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


The cost of living in Belfast, Maine is 41.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,172 in Belfast, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belfast, Maine is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Belfast
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Belfast, ME
Compared to Boston, Belfast is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% lower
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% lower

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