Hillsboro, Oregon vs. Houlton, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houlton, Maine is 40.6% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $29,686 in Houlton, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houlton, Maine is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Houlton
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. Houlton, ME
Compared to Hillsboro, Houlton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower