Jefferson, Maine vs. Gardiner, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardiner, Maine is 5.2% cheaper than Jefferson, Maine.

You would need a salary of $81,519 in Gardiner, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardiner, Maine is cheaper than Jefferson, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Gardiner
than in Jefferson, Maine
Jefferson, ME vs. Gardiner, ME
Compared to Jefferson, Gardiner is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower