Bath, ME vs Lisbon, ME

Lisbon is moderately more affordable than Bath, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Bath scores 89 compared to 78 for Lisbon, 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 $829/month in Lisbon — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lisbon is more affordable at $217,200 median vs $285,400.

Median household income in Bath is $65,565 compared to $72,066 in Lisbon (-9%). Lisbon 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 13.8% in Lisbon.

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