Rochester, Pennsylvania vs. Lewiston, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 3.9% more expensive than Rochester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,930 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is more expensive than Rochester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Lewiston
than in Rochester, Pennsylvania
Rochester, PA vs. Lewiston, ME
Compared to Rochester, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower