Damariscotta, Maine vs. Machias, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Machias, Maine is 24.3% cheaper than Damariscotta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $37,827 in Machias, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Damariscotta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Machias, Maine is cheaper than Damariscotta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Machias
than in Damariscotta, Maine
Damariscotta, ME vs. Machias, ME
Compared to Damariscotta, Machias is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower