Belfast, ME vs Saco, ME

Belfast is moderately more affordable than Saco, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Belfast scores 91 compared to 105 for Saco, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Saco 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 $1,268/month in Saco — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belfast is more affordable at $307,700 median vs $370,300.

Median household income in Belfast is $61,322 compared to $84,328 in Saco (-27.3%). While Saco 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, more than the 18% in Saco.

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