Phoenix, Arizona vs. Calais, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 29.5% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $26,215 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Calais
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Calais, ME
Compared to Phoenix, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower