Cost of Living Calculator - Alma, Arkansas vs Jay, Maine


The cost of living in Jay, Maine is 1.5% more expensive than Alma, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $50,761 in Jay, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Alma, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jay, Maine is more expensive than Alma, Arkansas
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
35% more expensive in Jay
than in Alma, Arkansas
Alma, AR vs Jay, ME
Compared to Alma, Jay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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