Lewiston, Maine vs. Calais, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 11.0% cheaper than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $44,483 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Calais
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Calais, ME
Compared to Lewiston, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower