Cost of Living Calculator - Jay, Maine vs Lewiston, Maine


The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 6.8% more expensive than Jay, Maine.

You would need a salary of $80,118 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Jay, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is more expensive than Jay, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Lewiston
than in Jay, Maine
Jay, ME vs Lewiston, ME
Compared to Jay, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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