Lancaster, Kentucky vs. Calais, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 5.7% cheaper than Lancaster, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $70,751 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than Lancaster, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Calais
than in Lancaster, Kentucky
Lancaster, KY vs. Calais, ME
Compared to Lancaster, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower