Dearborn, Michigan vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 8.8% cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $68,417 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Dearborn, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% cheaper in Orono
than in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn, MI vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Dearborn, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  54.3% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher