Jackson, Tennessee vs. Calais, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 5.4% cheaper than Jackson, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $70,926 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than Jackson, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Calais
than in Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson, TN vs. Calais, ME
Compared to Jackson, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  7.2% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower