Damariscotta, Maine vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 3.1% more expensive than Damariscotta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $166,021 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Damariscotta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Damariscotta, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
74% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Damariscotta, Maine
Damariscotta, ME vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to Damariscotta, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher