Manhattan, New York vs. Lewiston, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 61.1% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $19,444 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Lewiston, ME
Compared to Manhattan, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% lower
  Commute
  52.2% lower
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.9% lower