Amherst, Virginia vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 1.4% more expensive than Amherst, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $76,045 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is more expensive than Amherst, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Orono
than in Amherst, Virginia
Amherst, VA vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Amherst, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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