Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Pennsylvania vs Dexter, Maine


The cost of living in Dexter, Maine is 10.6% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,281 in Dexter, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dexter, Maine is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Dexter
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs Dexter, ME
Compared to Altoona, Dexter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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