salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 15.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,880 a year. That is $36 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 27 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kittery?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kittery
| Size | Kittery | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,271 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,304 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,155 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,357 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kittery overall?
Everyday prices in Maine overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Kittery, so the Maine figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kittery
Life in Kittery
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kittery?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,329 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $461,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,140 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kittery, ME?
Renting in Kittery costs a median of about $1,872 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maine median is $1,452.
How much do I need to make to live in Kittery?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,880 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kittery cheap or expensive?
Kittery is rated OK: rent takes 24.6% of the typical household income of $91,381. It ranks 27th cheapest of 34 Maine cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kittery?
The median homeowner in Kittery pays $4,585 a year in property taxes, about 0.99% of the median home value.
Is Kittery 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 Kittery?
The median home value in Kittery is $461,400, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
5,110 people live in Kittery. Numbers are typical (middle) values.