Cost of living
Somerset County, Maine compared to Hope
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Overview comparison
Somerset County, MaineHope
Consumer prices in Somerset County, Maine are roughly 7% higher than in Hope.
Cost of living
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Hope |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,728 | 2,639 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,170 | 6,215 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,039 | 739 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,601 | 3,246 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,441.08 | 1,463.43 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,081.45 | 2,886.55 |
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| Food person | 646 | 578 |
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| Food family | 1,390 | 1,778 |
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| Transport person | 105.24 | 85.88 |
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| Transport family | 254.1 | 247.23 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.13 years | 82.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Hope |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.8 | 18.63 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.11 | 89.51 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.32 | 9.43 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.5 | 5.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.26 | 4.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.34 | 2.84 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Hope |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,904.29 | 2,053.19 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,305.75 | 1,316.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,610.76 | 2,434.32 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,902.86 | 2,127.64 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 132.41 | 132.46 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 156.22 | 177.86 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 78.31 | 65.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Hope |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.67 | 6.84 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,451 | 4,678 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,577 | 3,497 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.61 | 1.86 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.75% | 73.36% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.34 | 14.91 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.01 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Hope |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 0.96 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.05 | 3.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.32 | 3.36 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.56 | 15.26 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.3 | 11.89 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.07 | 16.02 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 | 1.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.21 |
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Other
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Hope |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.18 | 54.3 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.44 | 16.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 118.93 | 135.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.41 | 20.42 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.86 | 60.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.31 | 106.02 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,665.83 | 1,362.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,793 | 16,597 |
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