Biddeford, ME vs Portland, ME

Biddeford is moderately more affordable than Portland, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Biddeford scores 101 compared to 119 for Portland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Portland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Biddeford is $1,187/month compared to $1,487/month in Portland — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Biddeford is more affordable at $349,300 median vs $452,600.

Median household income in Biddeford is $69,794 compared to $76,174 in Portland (-8.4%). The higher salaries in Portland partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Biddeford spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23.4% in Portland.

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