Belfast, Maine vs. Machias, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Machias, Maine is 16.0% cheaper than Belfast, Maine.

You would need a salary of $63,017 in Machias, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Belfast, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Machias, Maine is cheaper than Belfast, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Machias
than in Belfast, Maine
Belfast, ME vs. Machias, ME
Compared to Belfast, Machias is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower