Fairmont, West Virginia vs. Lewiston, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 11.5% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $139,411 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Lewiston
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs. Lewiston, ME
Compared to Fairmont, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher