Rumford, Maine vs. Jay, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jay, Maine is 9.7% more expensive than Rumford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $82,245 in Jay, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rumford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jay, Maine is more expensive than Rumford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Jay
than in Rumford, Maine
Rumford, ME vs. Jay, ME
Compared to Rumford, Jay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher