St. Joseph, Illinois vs. Skowhegan, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Skowhegan, Maine is 5.1% cheaper than St. Joseph, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,430 in Skowhegan, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skowhegan, Maine is cheaper than St. Joseph, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Skowhegan
than in St. Joseph, Illinois
St. Joseph, IL vs. Skowhegan, ME
Compared to St. Joseph, Skowhegan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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