Lewiston, Maine vs. Oakland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, Maine is 3.3% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $56,789 in Oakland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, Maine is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Oakland
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Oakland, ME
Compared to Lewiston, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower