Cost of Living Calculator - Independence, Kansas vs Orono, Maine


The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 30.3% more expensive than Independence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $48,212 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is more expensive than Independence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Orono
than in Independence, Kansas
Independence, KS vs Orono, ME
Compared to Independence, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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)
  224.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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