Bath, ME vs Topsham, ME

Bath is moderately more affordable than Topsham, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Bath scores 89 compared to 101 for Topsham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Topsham 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 $1,211/month in Topsham — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bath is more affordable at $285,400 median vs $341,800.

Median household income in Bath is $65,565 compared to $80,545 in Topsham (-18.6%). While Topsham 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 18% in Topsham.

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