Sparta, New Jersey vs. Old Town, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Old Town, Maine is 35.4% cheaper than Sparta, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $73,009 in Old Town, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Old Town, Maine is cheaper than Sparta, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Old Town
than in Sparta, New Jersey
Sparta, NJ vs. Old Town, ME
Compared to Sparta, Old Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower