Freeport, Illinois vs. Lewiston, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 22.3% more expensive than Freeport, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,151 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Freeport, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is more expensive than Freeport, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Lewiston
than in Freeport, Illinois
Freeport, IL vs. Lewiston, ME
Compared to Freeport, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher