Medford, Maine vs. Brewer, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brewer, Maine is 10.2% more expensive than Medford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $55,114 in Brewer, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brewer, Maine is more expensive than Medford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Brewer
than in Medford, Maine
Medford, ME vs. Brewer, ME
Compared to Medford, Brewer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher