Kearney, Nebraska vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 2.5% cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $48,771 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% cheaper in Orono
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Kearney, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower