Bucksport, ME vs Old Town, ME

Bucksport, ME and Old Town, ME have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.1% difference in their overall index. Bucksport scores 75 while Old Town scores 78 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bucksport is $780/month compared to $1,014/month in Old Town — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Bucksport has cheaper rent, Old Town actually has lower median home values ($183,200 vs $193,800).

Median household income in Bucksport is $58,644 compared to $49,329 in Old Town (+18.9%). Bucksport offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Bucksport spend roughly 16% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Old Town.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45°F vs 43.2°F). Old Town receives more rainfall at 44.4" per year compared to 41.7" in Bucksport.