Seward, Alaska vs. Belfast, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belfast, Maine is 11.2% cheaper than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $44,395 in Belfast, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belfast, Maine is cheaper than Seward, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Belfast
than in Seward, Alaska
Seward, AK vs. Belfast, ME
Compared to Seward, Belfast is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower