Brunswick, ME vs Old Orchard Beach, ME

Old Orchard Beach is moderately more affordable than Brunswick, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Brunswick scores 103 compared to 97 for Old Orchard Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Brunswick 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 $1,120/month in Old Orchard Beach — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Old Orchard Beach is more affordable at $317,800 median vs $333,500.

Median household income in Brunswick is $68,190 compared to $65,842 in Old Orchard Beach (+3.6%). The higher salaries in Brunswick partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Brunswick spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Old Orchard Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.7°F vs 47.5°F). Brunswick receives more rainfall at 50" per year compared to 48.1" in Old Orchard Beach.