Fort Kent, Maine vs. Poughkeepsie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poughkeepsie, New York is 31.1% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $65,537 in Poughkeepsie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poughkeepsie, New York is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Poughkeepsie
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Poughkeepsie, NY
Compared to Fort Kent, Poughkeepsie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  69.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher