Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, New York vs Lewiston, Maine


The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 3.5% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $77,634 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Lewiston
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs Lewiston, ME
Compared to Rochester, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower

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