Shields, Michigan vs. Belfast, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belfast, Maine is 7.6% more expensive than Shields, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $53,786 in Belfast, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Shields, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belfast, Maine is more expensive than Shields, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Belfast
than in Shields, Michigan
Shields, MI vs. Belfast, ME
Compared to Shields, Belfast is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher