Pownal, Maine vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 20.7% cheaper than Pownal, Maine.

You would need a salary of $39,646 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Pownal, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Pownal, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Orono
than in Pownal, Maine
Pownal, ME vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Pownal, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower