Auburn, Maine vs. Hope, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hope, Alaska is 5.9% more expensive than Auburn, Maine.

You would need a salary of $84,759 in Hope, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hope, Alaska is more expensive than Auburn, Maine
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
62% more expensive in Hope
than in Auburn, Maine
Auburn, ME vs. Hope, AK
Compared to Auburn, Hope is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher