Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Lewiston, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 16.0% cheaper than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $42,000 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is cheaper than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
60% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Lewiston, ME
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower