Bath, ME vs Brunswick, ME

Bath is moderately more affordable than Brunswick, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Bath scores 89 compared to 103 for Brunswick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brunswick can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bath is $967/month compared to $1,300/month in Brunswick — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bath is more affordable at $285,400 median vs $333,500.

Median household income in Bath is $65,565 compared to $68,190 in Brunswick (-3.8%). Brunswick does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Bath spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Brunswick.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.7°F vs 45.7°F). Brunswick receives more rainfall at 50" per year compared to 50" in Bath.