Blue Grass, Iowa vs. Saco, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saco, Maine is 17.2% more expensive than Blue Grass, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,069 in Saco, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Grass, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saco, Maine is more expensive than Blue Grass, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Saco
than in Blue Grass, Iowa
Blue Grass, IA vs. Saco, ME
Compared to Blue Grass, Saco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher