Cost of Living Calculator - Sterling, Alaska vs Bucksport, Maine


The cost of living in Bucksport, Maine is 18.0% cheaper than Sterling, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $41,030 in Bucksport, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bucksport, Maine is cheaper than Sterling, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Bucksport
than in Sterling, Alaska
Sterling, AK vs Bucksport, ME
Compared to Sterling, Bucksport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower

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