Bethlehem, New Hampshire vs. Rumford, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rumford, Maine is 16.5% cheaper than Bethlehem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $41,761 in Rumford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rumford, Maine is cheaper than Bethlehem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Rumford
than in Bethlehem, New Hampshire
Bethlehem, NH vs. Rumford, ME
Compared to Bethlehem, Rumford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower