Brunswick, ME vs Sanford, ME

Sanford is moderately more affordable than Brunswick, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Brunswick scores 103 compared to 93 for Sanford, 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 $1,158/month in Sanford — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sanford is more affordable at $257,200 median vs $333,500.

Median household income in Brunswick is $68,190 compared to $70,570 in Sanford (-3.4%). Sanford offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Brunswick spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 19.7% in Sanford.

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 Sanford.