Sparta, New Jersey vs. Standish, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Standish, Maine is 16.3% cheaper than Sparta, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $41,836 in Standish, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Standish, Maine is cheaper than Sparta, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Standish
than in Sparta, New Jersey
Sparta, NJ vs. Standish, ME
Compared to Sparta, Standish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher