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Is North Windham, ME expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,37721% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$95,471about $7,956/month · 10% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$342,8003% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Most homes (80.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,080 a year. That is $26 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 14 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Windham
$1,377
Oak Hill
$1,923
Hampden
$1,250
Kittery
$1,872
Houlton
$968
Winslow
$1,143
Gardiner
$1,397

How much do households earn in North Windham?

Under $25k
7.3%
$25k–50k
15.7%
$50k–100k
43.5%
$100k–150k
19.8%
$150k+
11.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in North Windham

SizeNorth WindhamU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,298$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,405$1,698

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

How expensive is North Windham 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 North Windham, so the Maine figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in North Windham

🏛️ Property tax$3,546a year · 1.03% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$132a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Windham

Commute to work26.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home80.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Windham?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,002 a month less.

Renting
$1,377
Owning
$2,379

Owning assumes a typical $342,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,280 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in North Windham, ME?

Renting in North Windham costs a median of about $1,377 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maine median is $1,452.

How much do I need to make to live in North Windham?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,080 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Windham cheap or expensive?

North Windham is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.3% of the typical household income of $95,471. It ranks 14th cheapest of 34 Maine cities we track.

How much are property taxes in North Windham?

The median homeowner in North Windham pays $3,546 a year in property taxes, about 1.03% of the median home value.

Is North Windham 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 North Windham?

The median home value in North Windham is $342,800, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

5,417 people live in North Windham. Numbers are typical (middle) values.