Lewiston, Maine vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 39.3% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $69,628 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth, New Jersey is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Elizabeth
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Elizabeth, NJ
Compared to Lewiston, Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  82.4% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher