Calais, Maine vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 119.7% more expensive than Calais, Maine.

You would need a salary of $164,785 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Calais, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Calais, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
439% more expensive in Queens
than in Calais, Maine
Calais, ME vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Calais, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.7% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  416.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.3% higher
  Commute
  166.6% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.9% higher