Bath, ME vs Old Town, ME

Old Town is moderately more affordable than Bath, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Bath scores 89 compared to 78 for Old Town, 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 $1,014/month in Old Town — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bath has cheaper rent, Old Town actually has lower median home values ($183,200 vs $285,400).

Median household income in Bath is $65,565 compared to $49,329 in Old Town (+32.9%). While Bath is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bath spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Old Town.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.7°F vs 43.2°F). Bath receives more rainfall at 50" per year compared to 44.4" in Old Town.