Rumford, Maine vs. Calais, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 4.2% more expensive than Rumford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $52,109 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rumford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is more expensive than Rumford, Maine
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
25% more expensive in Calais
than in Rumford, Maine
Rumford, ME vs. Calais, ME
Compared to Rumford, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower