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Dive into each indicator for Maine.
111.5
Cost of living index
U.S. avg = 100
122
Housing cost index
117
Utilities index
106
Food & groceries index
99
Healthcare index
105
Transportation index
$3.20 /gal
Avg. gas price
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Cost of living index
2010–2024111.5▼ 1%
MERIC composite index, U.S. average = 100.
Data table
| Cost of living index | 111.5 | U.S. avg = 100 |
| Housing cost index | 122 | |
| Utilities index | 117 | |
| Food & groceries index | 106 | |
| Healthcare index | 99 | |
| Transportation index | 105 | |
| Avg. gas price | $3.20 /gal |
Compared to the United States
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National ranking
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