West Plains, Missouri vs. Gardiner, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardiner, Maine is 17.9% more expensive than West Plains, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $88,448 in Gardiner, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in West Plains, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardiner, Maine is more expensive than West Plains, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Gardiner
than in West Plains, Missouri
West Plains, MO vs. Gardiner, ME
Compared to West Plains, Gardiner is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher