Cortland, New York vs. Alfred, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alfred, Maine is 31.3% more expensive than Cortland, New York.

You would need a salary of $65,645 in Alfred, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortland, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alfred, Maine is more expensive than Cortland, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Alfred
than in Cortland, New York
Cortland, NY vs. Alfred, ME
Compared to Cortland, Alfred is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher