Lincoln, Maine vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 9.9% more expensive than Lincoln, Maine.

You would need a salary of $82,462 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is more expensive than Lincoln, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Orono
than in Lincoln, Maine
Lincoln, ME vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Lincoln, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher