Boothbay Harbor, ME vs Dover-Foxcroft, ME

Dover-Foxcroft is moderately more affordable than Boothbay Harbor, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Boothbay Harbor scores 84 compared to 73 for Dover-Foxcroft, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Boothbay Harbor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boothbay Harbor is $677/month compared to $880/month in Dover-Foxcroft — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Boothbay Harbor has cheaper rent, Dover-Foxcroft actually has lower median home values ($137,500 vs $339,300).

Median household income in Boothbay Harbor is $57,679 compared to $51,919 in Dover-Foxcroft (+11.1%). The higher salaries in Boothbay Harbor partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Boothbay Harbor spend roughly 14.1% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Dover-Foxcroft.

Climate-wise, Boothbay Harbor is notably warmer with an average of 45.9°F compared to 41.2°F in Dover-Foxcroft. Boothbay Harbor receives more rainfall at 46.7" per year compared to 44.5" in Dover-Foxcroft.