Brownsville, Texas vs. Lewiston, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 17.3% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,030 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Lewiston
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Lewiston, ME
Compared to Brownsville, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.6% higher