2025 affordability guide — compare housing costs, rental prices, and living expenses across 96 cities in Maine.
Average median home value across Maine cities.
Rental data covers median monthly rent for tracked cities in Maine.
COL index 99.3 vs. national average of 100. Your dollar goes further here.
Quick look at the cost extremes across Maine.
Sorted from most expensive to most affordable. Click any city for a detailed breakdown with housing, rental, and income data.
| # | City | COL Index | Affordability | Median Home | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennebunkport CDP | 140.5 | Very Expensive | $805,200 | N/A |
| 2 | Falmouth CDP | 135.4 | Very Expensive | $737,300 | N/A |
| 3 | Falmouth Foreside CDP | 130.7 | Very Expensive | $674,200 | N/A |
| 4 | Cousins Island CDP | 127.7 | Very Expensive | $634,100 | N/A |
| 5 | Northeast Harbor CDP | 125.4 | Very Expensive | $604,200 | N/A |
| 6 | York Harbor CDP | 122.2 | Very Expensive | $561,700 | N/A |
| 7 | West Kennebunk CDP | 118.7 | Expensive | $514,700 | N/A |
| 8 | Yarmouth CDP | 118.1 | Expensive | $506,300 | N/A |
| 9 | Dunstan CDP | 116.1 | Expensive | $480,600 | N/A |
| 10 | Gorham CDP | 114.5 | Expensive | $459,000 | N/A |
| 11 | Littlejohn Island CDP | 114.5 | Expensive | $459,000 | N/A |
| 12 | Portland | 114.0 | Expensive | $452,600 | N/A |
| 13 | Kittery CDP | 111.7 | Expensive | $421,400 | N/A |
| 14 | Southwest Harbor CDP | 110.6 | Expensive | $407,700 | N/A |
| 15 | Oak Hill CDP | 110.4 | Expensive | $404,600 | N/A |
| 16 | Damariscotta CDP | 109.1 | Moderate | $387,200 | N/A |
| 17 | Standish CDP | 108.0 | Moderate | $373,100 | N/A |
| 18 | Saco | 107.8 | Moderate | $370,300 | N/A |
| 19 | Alfred CDP | 107.0 | Moderate | $359,800 | N/A |
| 20 | Bowdoinham CDP | 106.5 | Moderate | $352,900 | N/A |
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States like Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Kansas typically have lower costs of living compared to coastal states.
RPP (Regional Price Parity) measures the price level for all items. COL Index combines RPP, housing, and rental data for a comprehensive comparison.
Data: BEA Regional Price Parities, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, HUD Fair Market Rents. Our Methodology · Data Sources