Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Fairfield, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Maine is 1.0% cheaper than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $34,646 in Fairfield, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Maine is cheaper than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Fairfield, ME
Compared to Erie, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower