Houlton, Maine vs. Saco, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saco, Maine is 46.6% more expensive than Houlton, Maine.

You would need a salary of $73,296 in Saco, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Houlton, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saco, Maine is more expensive than Houlton, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in Saco
than in Houlton, Maine
Houlton, ME vs. Saco, ME
Compared to Houlton, Saco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher