Brunswick, ME vs South Portland, ME

Brunswick is moderately more affordable than South Portland, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Brunswick scores 103 compared to 120 for South Portland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Portland 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 $1,648/month in South Portland — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Brunswick is more affordable at $333,500 median vs $405,800.

Median household income in Brunswick is $68,190 compared to $84,563 in South Portland (-19.4%). While South Portland 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, less than the 23.4% in South Portland.

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 South Portland.