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Is Ellsworth, ME expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,12236% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$83,449about $6,954/month · 4% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$242,30027% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,880 a year. That is $22 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 6 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Ellsworth
$1,122
Presque Isle
$1,304
Bath
$1,111
Old Orchard Beach
$1,754
Brewer
$1,333
Gorham
$1,866
Old Town
$1,091

How much do households earn in Ellsworth?

Under $25k
18.5%
$25k–50k
17.9%
$50k–100k
40.2%
$100k–150k
11.5%
$150k+
6.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 18.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Ellsworth

SizeEllsworthU.S. average
Studio$1,056$1,338
1 bedroom$968$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,262$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,557$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Ellsworth

🏛️ Property tax$3,262a year · 1.35% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$129a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Ellsworth

Commute to work24.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree39.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home66.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ellsworth?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $559 a month less.

Renting
$1,122
Owning
$1,681

Owning assumes a typical $242,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,230 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Ellsworth, ME?

Renting in Ellsworth costs a median of about $1,122 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maine median is $1,452.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,880 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Ellsworth cheap or expensive?

Ellsworth is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.1% of the typical household income of $83,449. It ranks 6th cheapest of 34 Maine cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Ellsworth?

The median homeowner in Ellsworth pays $3,262 a year in property taxes, about 1.35% of the median home value.

Is Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth?

The median home value in Ellsworth is $242,300, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

8,657 people live in Ellsworth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.