Jackson, Alabama vs. Lewiston, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 16.2% more expensive than Jackson, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $87,146 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is more expensive than Jackson, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Lewiston
than in Jackson, Alabama
Jackson, AL vs. Lewiston, ME
Compared to Jackson, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher