Bucksport, ME vs Ellsworth, ME

Bucksport is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Bucksport scores 75 compared to 82 for Ellsworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellsworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bucksport is $780/month compared to $955/month in Ellsworth — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bucksport is more affordable at $193,800 median vs $214,500.

Median household income in Bucksport is $58,644 compared to $70,990 in Ellsworth (-17.4%). While Ellsworth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bucksport spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in Ellsworth.

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