Cost of living
Pelham compared to Somerset County, Maine
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Overview comparison
PelhamSomerset County, Maine
Consumer prices in Pelham are roughly 2% higher than in Somerset County, Maine.
Cost of living
| Item | Pelham | Somerset County, Maine |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,594 | 2,728 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,506 | 6,170 |
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| Without rent one person | 913 | 1,039 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,055 | 2,601 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,715.67 | 1,441.08 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,207.37 | 3,081.45 |
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| Food person | 676 | 646 |
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| Food family | 1,693 | 1,390 |
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| Transport person | 97.36 | 105.24 |
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| Transport family | 308 | 254.1 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.26 years | 69.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Pelham | Somerset County, Maine |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.9 | 14.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 74.58 | 84.11 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.45 | 10.32 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.7 | 6.5 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.32 | 6.26 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.42 | 2.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Pelham | Somerset County, Maine |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,805.95 | 1,904.29 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,317.02 | 1,305.75 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,778.1 | 3,610.76 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,767.71 | 2,902.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 124.86 | 132.41 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 221 | 156.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 76.72 | 78.31 |
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Transportation
| Item | Pelham | Somerset County, Maine |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.44 | 7.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,354 | 5,451 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,998 | 2,577 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.45 | 2.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 69.59% | 58.75% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.27 | 14.34 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 1.01 |
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Groceries
| Item | Pelham | Somerset County, Maine |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 0.91 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.48 | 4.05 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.69 | 4.32 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.46 | 12.56 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.54 | 13.3 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.01 | 15.07 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.71 | 1.82 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 | 1.55 |
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Other
| Item | Pelham | Somerset County, Maine |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.25 | 45.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.14 | 14.44 |
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| Doctors visit | 95.56 | 118.93 |
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| Haircut, simple | 22.38 | 23.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.48 | 51.86 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.47 | 105.31 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,222.03 | 1,665.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,982 | 18,793 |
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