Sanford, Maine vs. Howland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Howland, Maine is 19.8% cheaper than Sanford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $24,063 in Howland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Howland, Maine is cheaper than Sanford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Howland
than in Sanford, Maine
Sanford, ME vs. Howland, ME
Compared to Sanford, Howland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower