Berwick, ME vs North Windham, ME

Berwick is moderately more affordable than North Windham, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Berwick scores 94 compared to 101 for North Windham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Windham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Berwick is $1,044/month compared to $1,304/month in North Windham — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Berwick is more affordable at $309,600 median vs $309,900.

Median household income in Berwick is $64,864 compared to $86,972 in North Windham (-25.4%). While North Windham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Berwick spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in North Windham.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.7°F vs 47.5°F). North Windham receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 41.2" in Berwick.