Bath, ME vs Lisbon Falls, ME

Bath, ME and Lisbon Falls, ME have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.8% difference in their overall index. Bath scores 89 while Lisbon Falls scores 86 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bath is $967/month compared to $1,028/month in Lisbon Falls — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bath has cheaper rent, Lisbon Falls actually has lower median home values ($237,800 vs $285,400).

Median household income in Bath is $65,565 compared to $71,513 in Lisbon Falls (-8.3%). Lisbon Falls 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 17.3% in Lisbon Falls.

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