Houlton, Maine vs. Ellsworth, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellsworth, Maine is 23.9% more expensive than Houlton, Maine.

You would need a salary of $43,373 in Ellsworth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Houlton, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ellsworth, Maine is more expensive than Houlton, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Ellsworth
than in Houlton, Maine
Houlton, ME vs. Ellsworth, ME
Compared to Houlton, Ellsworth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher