Fairfield, Maine vs. Gardiner, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardiner, Maine is 9.2% more expensive than Fairfield, Maine.

You would need a salary of $54,598 in Gardiner, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardiner, Maine is more expensive than Fairfield, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Gardiner
than in Fairfield, Maine
Fairfield, ME vs. Gardiner, ME
Compared to Fairfield, Gardiner is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher