Cost of living
Shelby County compared to Maine (United States)
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Overview comparison
Shelby CountyMaine (United States)
Consumer prices in Shelby County are roughly 7% higher than in Maine (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Shelby County | Maine (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,023 | 2,378 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,116 | 5,783 |
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| Without rent one person | 905 | 1,018 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,308 | 2,367 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,593.54 | 1,462.88 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,732.73 | 2,979.07 |
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| Food person | 541 | 640 |
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| Food family | 1,468 | 1,907 |
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| Transport person | 44.55 | 40.78 |
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| Transport family | 122.9 | 112.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.71 years | 69.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Shelby County | Maine (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.93 | 22.34 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 74.02 | 100.57 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.19 | 12.15 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.51 | 6.07 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.32 | 5.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.16 | 3.06 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Shelby County | Maine (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,132.52 | 1,463.7 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,045.81 | 1,177.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,198.89 | 2,206.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,314.83 | 1,841.11 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 109.49 | 152.53 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 201.08 | 192.14 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.42 | 72.03 |
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Transportation
| Item | Shelby County | Maine (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.1 | 7.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,783 | 3,915 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,919 | 3,727 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.46 | 1.88 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 59.59% | 61.16% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.76 | 14.79 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.94 | 0.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | Shelby County | Maine (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.56 | 3.68 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.72 | 4.29 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.52 | 14.08 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.73 | 10.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.17 | 11.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 1.58 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 | 0.98 |
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Other
| Item | Shelby County | Maine (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 32.07 | 48.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.15 | 15.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 127.16 | 152.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 14.21 | 22.84 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.29 | 34.14 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.86 | 71.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,404.56 | 1,381.4 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,374 | 17,539 |
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