Belfast, ME vs Brunswick, ME

Belfast is moderately more affordable than Brunswick, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Belfast scores 91 compared to 103 for Brunswick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brunswick can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belfast is $986/month compared to $1,300/month in Brunswick — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belfast is more affordable at $307,700 median vs $333,500.

Median household income in Belfast is $61,322 compared to $68,190 in Brunswick (-10.1%). The higher salaries in Brunswick partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Belfast spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Brunswick.

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