Syracuse, New York vs. Houlton, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houlton, Maine is 14.5% cheaper than Syracuse, New York.

You would need a salary of $64,120 in Houlton, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Syracuse, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houlton, Maine is cheaper than Syracuse, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Houlton
than in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, NY vs. Houlton, ME
Compared to Syracuse, Houlton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower