Newton, Massachusetts vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 58.0% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $20,996 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Orono
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Newton, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower