Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 7.9% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $80,933 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Orono
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Cedar Falls, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher