Fort Kent, Maine vs. Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania is 11.6% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $55,818 in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
113% more expensive in Shippensburg
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Shippensburg, PA
Compared to Fort Kent, Shippensburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher