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Is Biddeford, ME expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 31 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,03716% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,011about $6,501/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$396,60019% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,480 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Maine cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Maine. It is number 30 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Biddeford
$2,037
Sanford
$1,245
Saco
$1,750
Westbrook
$1,772
Auburn
$1,451
Augusta
$1,378
South Portland
$2,868

How much do households earn in Biddeford?

Under $25k
12.2%
$25k–50k
21.8%
$50k–100k
35.7%
$100k–150k
18.3%
$150k+
7.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Biddeford

SizeBiddefordU.S. average
Studio$1,690$1,338
1 bedroom$1,218$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,471$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,822$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,946$2,098

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

How expensive is Biddeford overall?

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

Housing
79
Goods (food, clothes…)
97
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 Biddeford, so the Maine figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Biddeford

🏛️ Property tax$4,401a year · 1.11% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$129a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Biddeford

Commute to work23.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree32.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home48.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Biddeford?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $715 a month less.

Renting
$2,037
Owning
$2,752

Owning assumes a typical $396,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,660 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Biddeford, ME?

Renting in Biddeford costs a median of about $2,037 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maine median is $1,452.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,480 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Biddeford cheap or expensive?

Biddeford is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.3% of the typical household income of $78,011. It ranks 30th cheapest of 34 Maine cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Biddeford?

The median homeowner in Biddeford pays $4,401 a year in property taxes, about 1.11% of the median home value.

Is Biddeford 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 Biddeford?

The median home value in Biddeford is $396,600, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.

22,498 people live in Biddeford. Numbers are typical (middle) values.