Fort Kent, Maine vs. Dexter, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dexter, Maine is 5.8% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $52,877 in Dexter, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dexter, Maine is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% more expensive in Dexter
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Dexter, ME
Compared to Fort Kent, Dexter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  49.0% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher