Bath, ME vs Hampden, ME

Hampden is moderately more affordable than Bath, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Bath scores 89 compared to 84 for Hampden, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bath 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 $985/month in Hampden — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bath has cheaper rent, Hampden actually has lower median home values ($270,100 vs $285,400).

Median household income in Bath is $65,565 compared to $101,417 in Hampden (-35.4%). Hampden offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bath spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Hampden.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.7°F vs 45°F). Bath receives more rainfall at 50" per year compared to 41.7" in Hampden.