Sidney, Maine vs. Jay, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jay, Maine is 14.3% cheaper than Sidney, Maine.

You would need a salary of $42,872 in Jay, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sidney, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jay, Maine is cheaper than Sidney, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Jay
than in Sidney, Maine
Sidney, ME vs. Jay, ME
Compared to Sidney, Jay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower