Rochester, Washington vs. Skowhegan, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skowhegan, Maine is 30.1% cheaper than Rochester, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,412 in Skowhegan, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skowhegan, Maine is cheaper than Rochester, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Skowhegan
than in Rochester, Washington
Rochester, WA vs. Skowhegan, ME
Compared to Rochester, Skowhegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.3% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower