Machias, Maine vs. Rumford, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rumford, Maine is 2.3% cheaper than Machias, Maine.

You would need a salary of $48,870 in Rumford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Machias, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rumford, Maine is cheaper than Machias, Maine
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
20% cheaper in Rumford
than in Machias, Maine
Machias, ME vs. Rumford, ME
Compared to Machias, Rumford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.6% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower