Bethel, Maine vs. Biddeford, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Biddeford, Maine is 13.9% more expensive than Bethel, Maine.

You would need a salary of $56,941 in Biddeford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Biddeford, Maine is more expensive than Bethel, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Biddeford
than in Bethel, Maine
Bethel, ME vs. Biddeford, ME
Compared to Bethel, Biddeford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher