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Is Brunswick, ME expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 34 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,15823% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$76,274about $6,356/month · 12% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$363,2009% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,320 a year. That is $42 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 31 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Brunswick
$2,158
Waterville
$1,476
Augusta
$1,378
Westbrook
$1,772
Saco
$1,750
Sanford
$1,245
Biddeford
$2,037

How much do households earn in Brunswick?

Under $25k
10.7%
$25k–50k
24.6%
$50k–100k
33.4%
$100k–150k
15.0%
$150k+
11.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Brunswick

SizeBrunswickU.S. average
Studio$1,290$1,338
1 bedroom$1,384$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,665$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,304$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,310$2,098

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

How expensive is Brunswick 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 Brunswick, so the Maine figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Brunswick

🏛️ Property tax$4,477a year · 1.23% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$119a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Brunswick

Commute to work22.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree51.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brunswick?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $362 a month less.

Renting
$2,158
Owning
$2,520

Owning assumes a typical $363,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,320 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Brunswick, ME?

Renting in Brunswick costs a median of about $2,158 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maine median is $1,452.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,320 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Brunswick cheap or expensive?

Brunswick is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.0% of the typical household income of $76,274. It ranks 31st cheapest of 34 Maine cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Brunswick?

The median homeowner in Brunswick pays $4,477 a year in property taxes, about 1.23% of the median home value.

Is Brunswick 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 Brunswick?

The median home value in Brunswick is $363,200, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.

17,652 people live in Brunswick. Numbers are typical (middle) values.