Brunswick, ME vs Kennebunk, ME

Brunswick is moderately more affordable than Kennebunk, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Brunswick scores 103 compared to 115 for Kennebunk, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Kennebunk can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Brunswick is $1,300/month compared to $1,411/month in Kennebunk — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brunswick is more affordable at $333,500 median vs $429,600.

Median household income in Brunswick is $68,190 compared to $93,167 in Kennebunk (-26.8%). While Kennebunk is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brunswick spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Kennebunk.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.7°F vs 47.7°F). Brunswick receives more rainfall at 50" per year compared to 41.2" in Kennebunk.