Tempe, Arizona vs. Rockland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockland, Maine is 27.6% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,190 in Rockland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockland, Maine is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Rockland
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Rockland, ME
Compared to Tempe, Rockland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower