Oswego, Illinois vs. Bucksport, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bucksport, Maine is 17.2% cheaper than Oswego, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $82,798 in Bucksport, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Oswego, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bucksport, Maine is cheaper than Oswego, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Bucksport
than in Oswego, Illinois
Oswego, IL vs. Bucksport, ME
Compared to Oswego, Bucksport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower