Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, New Hampshire vs Houlton, Maine


The cost of living in Houlton, Maine is 39.0% cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $107,332 in Houlton, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houlton, Maine is cheaper than Salem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Houlton
than in Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH vs Houlton, ME
Compared to Salem, Houlton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.