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Is Westbrook, ME expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7721% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$91,713about $7,643/month · 5% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$383,30015% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.7 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,880 a year. That is $34 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 25 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Westbrook
$1,772
Saco
$1,750
Sanford
$1,245
Biddeford
$2,037
Augusta
$1,378
Brunswick
$2,158
Auburn
$1,451

How much do households earn in Westbrook?

Under $25k
11.5%
$25k–50k
22.0%
$50k–100k
33.1%
$100k–150k
21.2%
$150k+
9.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Westbrook

SizeWestbrookU.S. average
Studio$1,148$1,338
1 bedroom$1,070$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,874$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,444$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,377$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Westbrook

🏛️ Property tax$4,005a year · 1.04% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$130a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Westbrook

Commute to work18.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree41.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Westbrook?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $888 a month less.

Renting
$1,772
Owning
$2,660

Owning assumes a typical $383,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,330 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Westbrook, ME?

Renting in Westbrook costs a median of about $1,772 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maine median is $1,452.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,880 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Westbrook cheap or expensive?

Westbrook is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $91,713. It ranks 25th cheapest of 34 Maine cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Westbrook?

The median homeowner in Westbrook pays $4,005 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.

Is Westbrook 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 Westbrook?

The median home value in Westbrook is $383,300, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.

20,775 people live in Westbrook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.