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Is Rockland, ME expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,49815% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$60,971about $5,081/month · 30% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$245,80026% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 12.4 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,920 a year. That is $29 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 20 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Rockland
$1,498
Belfast
$1,061
Topsham
$1,645
Caribou
$1,194
Skowhegan
$991
Old Town
$1,091
Gorham
$1,866

How much do households earn in Rockland?

Under $25k
18.4%
$25k–50k
30.7%
$50k–100k
29.3%
$100k–150k
11.1%
$150k+
6.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Rockland

SizeRocklandU.S. average
Studio$760$1,338
1 bedroom$1,100$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,400$1,509

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

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

Taxes and bills in Rockland

🏛️ Property tax$4,059a year · 1.65% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$115a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Rockland

Commute to work12.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rockland?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $208 a month less.

Renting
$1,498
Owning
$1,706

Owning assumes a typical $245,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,580 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Rockland, ME?

Renting in Rockland costs a median of about $1,498 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maine median is $1,452.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,920 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Rockland cheap or expensive?

Rockland is rated OK: rent takes 29.5% of the typical household income of $60,971. It ranks 20th cheapest of 34 Maine cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Rockland?

The median homeowner in Rockland pays $4,059 a year in property taxes, about 1.65% of the median home value.

Is Rockland 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 Rockland?

The median home value in Rockland is $245,800, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

7,035 people live in Rockland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.