Alvin, Texas vs. Belfast, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belfast, Maine is 4.7% cheaper than Alvin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,657 in Belfast, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Alvin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belfast, Maine is cheaper than Alvin, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Belfast
than in Alvin, Texas
Alvin, TX vs. Belfast, ME
Compared to Alvin, Belfast is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher