Madison, Wisconsin vs. Lewiston, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 15.1% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $63,683 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Lewiston, ME
Compared to Madison, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower