Skowhegan, Maine vs. Forest, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest, Virginia is 23.7% more expensive than Skowhegan, Maine.

You would need a salary of $83,526 in Forest, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Skowhegan, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Virginia is more expensive than Skowhegan, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Forest
than in Skowhegan, Maine
Skowhegan, ME vs. Forest, VA
Compared to Skowhegan, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher