Brewer, ME vs Farmington, ME

Farmington is moderately more affordable than Brewer, with a 8.1% lower cost of living index. Brewer scores 80 compared to 74 for Farmington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brewer can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brewer is $984/month compared to $838/month in Farmington — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmington is more affordable at $161,800 median vs $218,100.

Median household income in Brewer is $51,490 compared to $39,646 in Farmington (+29.9%). While Brewer is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brewer spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.4% in Farmington.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45°F vs 46.1°F). Farmington receives more rainfall at 41.8" per year compared to 41.7" in Brewer.