Elkins, West Virginia vs. Brewer, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brewer, Maine is 20.9% more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,457 in Brewer, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brewer, Maine is more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Brewer
than in Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins, WV vs. Brewer, ME
Compared to Elkins, Brewer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher