Cost of Living Calculator - Standish, Maine vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 43.2% more expensive than Standish, Maine.

You would need a salary of $71,615 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Standish, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Standish, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Boston
than in Standish, Maine
Standish, ME vs Boston, MA
Compared to Standish, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  36.7% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% higher

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