Cost of Living in Bath, ME: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,11137% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$74,837about $6,236/month · 14% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$310,9007% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,440 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Maine cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Maine. It is number 5 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Bath

$1,111

$1,304

$1,122

$1,754

$1,333

$1,866

$1,091

How much do households earn in Bath?

Under $25k

12.8%

$25k–50k

22.5%

$50k–100k

37.9%

$100k–150k

12.2%

$150k+

8.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Bath

Size	Bath	U.S. average
Studio	$715	$1,338
1 bedroom	$1,023	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$1,331	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,441	$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Bath overall?

Everyday prices in Maine overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

135

Other services

103

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bath, so the Maine figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Bath

🏛️ Property tax$3,847a year · 1.24% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$130a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Bath

Commute to work24 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree42.5%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home64.3%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line12.4%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment5.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bath?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,046 a month less.

Renting

$1,111

Owning

$2,157

Owning assumes a typical $310,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,090 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Bath, ME?

Renting in Bath costs a median of about $1,111 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maine median is $1,452.

How much do I need to make to live in Bath?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,440 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Bath cheap or expensive?

Bath is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.8% of the typical household income of $74,837. It ranks 5th cheapest of 34 Maine cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Bath?

The median homeowner in Bath pays $3,847 a year in property taxes, about 1.24% of the median home value.

Is Bath more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Maine are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Bath?

The median home value in Bath is $310,900, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.

8,815 people live in Bath. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Bath, ME expensive to live in?