| | Houlton, ME | Calais, ME | United States |
| Overall | 75.1 | 77.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.2 | 103.9 | 100 |
| Health | 117.8 | 117.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 31.3 | 43.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $132,600 | $138,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,960.0% | 8,990.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 65.7 | 70.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 79.0 | 78.2 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I moved to Calais, Maine approximately 5 years ago and am currently trying to sell the home I own and move from the area. I have never lived in a place with such a More
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