Monroe, Maine vs. Brewer, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brewer, Maine is 2.1% more expensive than Monroe, Maine.

You would need a salary of $51,053 in Brewer, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brewer, Maine is more expensive than Monroe, Maine
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
7% more expensive in Brewer
than in Monroe, Maine
Monroe, ME vs. Brewer, ME
Compared to Monroe, Brewer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower