Cost of living
Somerset County, Maine compared to Springfield
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Overview comparison
Somerset County, MaineSpringfield
Consumer prices in Springfield are roughly 2% higher than in Somerset County, Maine.
Cost of living
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Springfield |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,728 | 2,635 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,170 | 5,596 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,039 | 708 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,601 | 2,712 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,441.08 | 1,267.19 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,081.45 | 2,617.04 |
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| Food person | 646 | 723 |
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| Food family | 1,390 | 1,729 |
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| Transport person | 105.24 | 97.48 |
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| Transport family | 254.1 | 241.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.13 years | 84.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Springfield |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.8 | 15.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 84.11 | 77.73 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.32 | 12.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.5 | 6.5 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.26 | 4.66 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.34 | 2.88 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Springfield |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,904.29 | 1,736.1 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,305.75 | 1,360.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,610.76 | 2,689.79 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,902.86 | 2,817.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 132.41 | 124.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 156.22 | 190.69 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 78.31 | 65.05 |
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Transportation
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Springfield |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.67 | 5.58 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,451 | 5,273 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,577 | 2,582 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.61 | 1.94 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.75% | 58.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.34 | 14.38 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.01 | 1.02 |
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Groceries
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Springfield |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 1.13 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.05 | 3.59 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.32 | 3.21 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.56 | 11.16 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.3 | 12.16 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.07 | 18.31 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.82 | 1.58 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.44 |
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Other
| Item | Somerset County, Maine | Springfield |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 45.18 | 52.27 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.44 | 12.65 |
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| Doctors visit | 118.93 | 95.89 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.41 | 21.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.86 | 64.41 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 105.31 | 89.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,665.83 | 1,697.48 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 18,793 | 22,430 |
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