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Moving from Utah to Maine

A side-by-side comparison drawn from BLS, BEA, Census, FBI, and NOAA. Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes. vs. Lowest crime in US, lobster, aging population.

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Utah

Capital: Salt Lake City

Median household income $89,168 · winter low 22°F · 222 sunny days

Best ski resorts, youngest state, booming Silicon Slopes.

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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
Utah
98.9
Maine
97.0
Maine has 1.8% lower overall price level
Housing index
Utah
107.8
Maine
78.9
Maine has 27% lower housing costs
Groceries index (modeled)
Utah
99.7
Maine
99.3
Utilities index (modeled)
Utah
99.8
Maine
99.6
Electricity rate
Utah
13.2 ¢/kWh
Maine
28.3 ¢/kWh
Maine has 115% higher electricity
Transportation index (modeled)
Utah
99.8
Maine
99.4
Median home value
Utah
$545,200
Maine
$341,900
Maine is 37% cheaper to buy a home
Median monthly rent
Utah
$1,343/mo
Maine
$905/mo
Maine is 33% cheaper 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
Utah
93°F
Maine
79°F
Maine is 15% less summer highs
Avg winter low
Utah
22°F
Maine
11°F
Maine is 50% less winter lows
Avg annual temperature
Utah
49°F
Maine
43°F
Maine is 13% less annual temperature
Sunny days / year
Utah
222
Maine
196
Maine has 12% lower sunny days
Annual precipitation
Utah
14 in
Maine
45 in
Maine is 217% more annual precipitation
Air quality (live AQI)
Utah
46
Maine
33
Maine has 28% lower AQI
Snow / year
Utah
52 in
Maine
81 in
Maine is 56% more annual snowfall

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Frequently asked

Is it cheaper to live in Maine than Utah?

Maine's overall price level is roughly 96.5 (US avg = 100), vs about 96.9 for Utah — 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?

Utah tops out at 4.5% 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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