Orem, Utah vs. Peru, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peru, Maine is 29.0% cheaper than Orem, Utah.

You would need a salary of $35,475 in Peru, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Orem, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peru, Maine is cheaper than Orem, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Peru
than in Orem, Utah
Orem, UT vs. Peru, ME
Compared to Orem, Peru is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower