Union, Maine vs. Ghent, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ghent, New York is 12.7% more expensive than Union, Maine.

You would need a salary of $56,333 in Ghent, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Union, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ghent, New York is more expensive than Union, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Ghent
than in Union, Maine
Union, ME vs. Ghent, NY
Compared to Union, Ghent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% higher
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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