2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Rockland, ME vs Aiea, HI

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Is it cheaper to live in Aiea or is it cheaper to live in Rockland?
- Aiea is 86.4% more expensive than Rockland.

Which city has more affordable housing, Aiea or Rockland?
- Aiea housing costs are 280.1% more expensive than Rockland housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Rockland or is Health Care more affordable in Aiea.
- Health related expenses are 8.3% more in Aiea.
 Rockland, MEAiea, HIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock171.5100
 Food & Groceries105.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.7100
 Housing69.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$846,300$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock128.7100
 Miscellaneous99.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Rockland    8 Reviews

we are paying our property taxes on a monthly basis now...at $287 per month it is like a mortgage! we have been here 5 years and these taxes have gradually increased  More

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we are paying our property taxes on a monthly basis now...at $287 per month it is like a mortgage! we have been here 5 years and these taxes have gradually increased  More

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Rockland is a great town from July through mid October. Lots to see and do, culturally and environmentally but "cooler along the coast" is so true. Naturally  More

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Reviews for Aiea    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

A million things to do and all within driving distance, with a bit of traffic you can get to anywhere in about 2 hours during high traffic days and 30 min during non  More

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Over 13 years ago

I was born and raised in Hawai'i. Having traveled to and lived in many other large US cities, there is nothing quite like living in Hawai'i. Sure the cost of living is  More

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