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Moving from Arkansas to Maine

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living. vs. Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

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Arkansas

Capital: Little Rock

Median household income $56,335 · winter low 30°F · 217 sunny days

Walmart HQ, Ozarks, low cost of living.

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Maine

Capital: Augusta

Median household income $71,773 · winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days

Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

Maine has an overall price level 97.0 (US avg = 100). Housing dominates the difference.

Overall price index
Arkansas
86.9
Maine
97.0
Maine has 12% higher overall price level
Housing index
Arkansas
58.2
Maine
78.9
Maine has 36% higher housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Arkansas
96.7
Maine
99.3
Maine has 2.6% higher groceries
Utilities index (modeled)
Arkansas
98.0
Maine
99.6
Maine has 1.5% higher utilities
Electricity rate
Arkansas
13.6 ¢/kWh
Maine
28.3 ¢/kWh
Maine has 108% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Arkansas
97.4
Maine
99.4
Maine has 2.1% higher transportation
Median home value
Arkansas
$215,600
Maine
$341,900
Maine is 59% more expensive to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Arkansas
$794/mo
Maine
$905/mo
Maine is 14% more expensive to rent

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals · EPA AirNow (live) state-level

Summer high 79°F · Winter low 11°F · 196 sunny days/yr.

Avg summer high
Arkansas
92°F
Maine
79°F
Maine is 14% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Arkansas
30°F
Maine
11°F
Maine is 63% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Arkansas
61°F
Maine
43°F
Maine is 30% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Arkansas
217
Maine
196
Maine has 9.7% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Arkansas
51 in
Maine
45 in
Maine is 12% less annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Arkansas
42
Maine
33
Maine has 21% lower AQI
Snow / year
Arkansas
3 in
Maine
81 in
Maine is 2600% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maine than Arkansas?

Maine's overall price level is roughly 96.5 (US avg = 100), vs about 87.1 for Arkansas — based on BEA Regional Price Parities. Housing is the dominant driver of the difference. Run a comparison for the full, current breakdown.

What's the income tax difference?

Arkansas tops out at 3.9% income tax. Maine tops out at 7.15%.

How long do I have to register my vehicle in Maine?

Most Maine residents must register a vehicle within 30-60 days of moving. Check the piomover report for state-specific deadlines.

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