Lexington, Kentucky vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 3.5% cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $48,232 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Lexington, Kentucky
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
21% cheaper in Orono
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Lexington, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower