Lincoln, Maine vs. Calais, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 3.5% cheaper than Lincoln, Maine.

You would need a salary of $48,237 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than Lincoln, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Calais
than in Lincoln, Maine
Lincoln, ME vs. Calais, ME
Compared to Lincoln, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower