Washburn, Maine vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 10.5% more expensive than Washburn, Maine.

You would need a salary of $82,880 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Washburn, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is more expensive than Washburn, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Orono
than in Washburn, Maine
Washburn, ME vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Washburn, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher