Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Skowhegan, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skowhegan, Maine is 26.3% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,304 in Skowhegan, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skowhegan, Maine is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Skowhegan
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Skowhegan, ME
Compared to Worcester, Skowhegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower