Cost of Living Calculator - Decorah, Iowa vs Orono, Maine


The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 3.1% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,535 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Orono
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs Orono, ME
Compared to Decorah, Orono 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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