Auburn, Maine vs. Houlton, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houlton, Maine is 19.3% cheaper than Auburn, Maine.

You would need a salary of $40,348 in Houlton, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houlton, Maine is cheaper than Auburn, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Houlton
than in Auburn, Maine
Auburn, ME vs. Houlton, ME
Compared to Auburn, Houlton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower