State protections, taxes, prices, climate and community for two places that appeal to the same kind of retiree. Figures with a source link to it; state law and tax data are sourced on the states page.
| Provincetown | Ogunquit | |
|---|---|---|
| Home price | $1,078,207 Typical home value (Zillow) | $928,504 Typical home value (Zillow) |
| State housing law | Explicit state law | Explicit state law |
| Public accommodations | Explicit state law | Explicit state law |
| LTC protections | yes | no |
| State income tax | flat mid | graduated mid |
| Local ordinance | yes (source) | yes (source) |
| Governor | Maura Healey (Democratic) | Janet T. Mills (Democratic) |
| Summer high / winter low | — | 77° / 13° (source) |
| Airport | PVC — Provincetown Municipal Airport (source) | PWM — Portland International Jetport (source) |
| Pride | Provincetown Pride (Jun) (source) | Ogunquit Pride (Jun) (source) |
| LGBTQ+ district | Commercial Street (source) | — |
| Cost of living index (100 = US avg) | 131.5 (source) | 109.9 (source) |
| Walk Score | — | — |
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