Belfast, ME vs Old Orchard Beach, ME

Belfast is moderately more affordable than Old Orchard Beach, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Belfast scores 91 compared to 97 for Old Orchard Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old Orchard Beach 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 $1,120/month in Old Orchard Beach — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belfast is more affordable at $307,700 median vs $317,800.

Median household income in Belfast is $61,322 compared to $65,842 in Old Orchard Beach (-6.9%). While Old Orchard Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belfast spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Old Orchard Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45°F vs 47.5°F). Old Orchard Beach receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 41.7" in Belfast.