Auburn, Maine vs. Jay, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jay, Maine is 9.5% cheaper than Auburn, Maine.

You would need a salary of $67,845 in Jay, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jay, Maine is cheaper than Auburn, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Jay
than in Auburn, Maine
Auburn, ME vs. Jay, ME
Compared to Auburn, Jay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower