| | Jay, ME | Madison, ME | United States |
| Overall | 81.6 | 79.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.9 | 102.0 | 100 |
| Health | 95.1 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 50.1 | 42.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $193,900 | $173,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,680.0% | 10,850.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 81.7 | 74.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 82.5 | 78.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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