Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 5.0% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,497 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
43% cheaper in Orono
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Pittsburgh, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher