Belfast, ME vs Hallowell, ME

Hallowell is moderately more affordable than Belfast, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Belfast scores 91 compared to 82 for Hallowell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Belfast 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 $830/month in Hallowell — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hallowell is more affordable at $266,700 median vs $307,700.

Median household income in Belfast is $61,322 compared to $58,811 in Hallowell (+4.3%). Belfast does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Belfast spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 16.9% in Hallowell.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45°F vs 46.1°F). Hallowell receives more rainfall at 41.8" per year compared to 41.7" in Belfast.