Belfast, Maine vs. Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlisle, Pennsylvania is 3.0% more expensive than Belfast, Maine.

You would need a salary of $51,508 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Belfast, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlisle, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Belfast, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
69% more expensive in Carlisle
than in Belfast, Maine
Belfast, ME vs. Carlisle, PA
Compared to Belfast, Carlisle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher