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Cost of Living in Maine Cities

Median rent across 32 Maine cities is $1,518 and median household income is $66,552. Most affordable: Gorham, Caribou, Bath.

10 cheapest places to live in MaineAuburn, Augusta, Lewiston… 10 most expensive places in MaineWestbrook, South Portland, Brunswick…

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CityPopulationMedian rentMedian incomeRent / income
Portland68,505$1,667$76,17426.3%
Lewiston37,886$1,146$56,55824.3%
Bangor31,663$1,163$58,09624.0%
South Portland26,780$2,021$84,56328.7%
Auburn24,294$1,040$66,55218.8%
Biddeford22,463$1,549$69,79426.6%
Sanford22,095$1,325$70,57022.5%
Saco20,636$1,672$84,32823.8%
Westbrook20,484$2,035$85,86828.4%
Augusta18,999$1,129$48,75627.8%
Brunswick16,928$1,854$68,19032.6%
Waterville16,704$1,248$47,48931.5%
Orono10,699$1,403$56,89029.6%
Brewer9,654$1,062$51,49024.8%
Old Orchard Beach9,150$1,571$65,84228.6%
Bath8,801$977$65,56517.9%
Presque Isle8,736$945$57,39619.8%
Ellsworth8,550$1,330$70,99022.5%
Old Town7,439$1,268$49,32930.8%
Caribou7,427$769$54,27117.0%
Gorham7,365$1,518$125,05814.6%
Rockland6,991$1,565$55,27634.0%
Belfast6,985$1,385$61,32227.1%
Topsham6,962$2,000$80,54529.8%
Skowhegan6,638$825$46,62521.2%
Yarmouth6,293$1,872$92,31124.3%
Gardiner6,047$927$58,15219.1%
Kennebunk6,008$1,607$93,16720.7%
Winslow5,701$1,557$56,50633.1%
North Windham5,633$2,086$86,97228.8%
Oak Hill5,365$1,760$92,96722.7%
Kittery5,284$1,873$71,57431.4%