Moving to Maine from United States
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from United States to Maine — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from United States to Maine, you would find that Maine is 4.3% more expensive than United States overall. A $75,000 salary in United States would need to be roughly $62,597 in Maine to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Augusta averages 77°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from United States to Maine.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $62,597
To maintain the same standard of living in Maine
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 8.0% more
Groceries
pay 0.9% less
Transportation
pay 10.1% less
Housing
pay 3.9% less
Childcare
pay 31.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.4% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United States to Maine.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Maine performs significantly better than United States across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
United States performs better than Maine across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Maine generally does better on employment & economy, though United States leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
United States performs better than Maine across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Washington | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 63°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 84°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 91°/67°F (33°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 69°/42°F (21°/6°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 58°/33°F (14.4°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 62°/36°F (16.8°/2.2°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 70°/42°F (21.1°/5.6°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 77°/48°F (25.2°/8.9°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 85°/57°F (29.4°/14.1°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 91°/66°F (32.8°/19.0°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 93°/70°F (34.1°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 87°/63°F (30.4°/17.0°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.6°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 69°/41°F (20.6°/5.2°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 60°/35°F (15.6°/1.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Maine than United States?
Yes — Maine is on average about 17% cheaper than United States. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Maine?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $15,649 in Maine on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Maine?
Usually fine from major cities in Maine. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Maine compared to United States?
Maine performs significantly better than United States across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Maine compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Augusta is 77°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Augusta receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Maine?
Both United States and Maine share the same official language: English.
