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Is Winslow, ME expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,14335% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$64,221about $5,352/month · 26% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$217,90035% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,720 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 7 of 34 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Winslow
$1,143
Gardiner
$1,397
Oak Hill
$1,923
Kennebunk
$1,618
Yarmouth
$1,916
North Windham
$1,377
Skowhegan
$991

How much do households earn in Winslow?

Under $25k
19.1%
$25k–50k
29.3%
$50k–100k
30.7%
$100k–150k
15.2%
$150k+
4.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Winslow

SizeWinslowU.S. average
1 bedroom$803$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,245$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,121$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Winslow

🏛️ Property tax$2,555a year · 1.17% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$149a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Winslow

Commute to work21.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Winslow?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $369 a month less.

Renting
$1,143
Owning
$1,512

Owning assumes a typical $217,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,790 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Winslow, ME?

Renting in Winslow costs a median of about $1,143 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maine median is $1,452.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,720 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Winslow cheap or expensive?

Winslow is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $64,221. It ranks 7th cheapest of 34 Maine cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Winslow?

The median homeowner in Winslow pays $2,555 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.

Is Winslow 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 Winslow?

The median home value in Winslow is $217,900, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

5,873 people live in Winslow. Numbers are typical (middle) values.