Fort Kent, Maine vs. Machias, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Machias, Maine is 3.8% cheaper than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $48,082 in Machias, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Machias, Maine is cheaper than Fort Kent, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Machias
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Machias, ME
Compared to Fort Kent, Machias is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower