Calais, ME vs Eastport, ME

Eastport is moderately more affordable than Calais, with a 8.5% lower cost of living index. Calais scores 69 compared to 64 for Eastport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Calais can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Calais is $815/month compared to $538/month in Eastport — a 52% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Eastport has cheaper rent, Calais actually has lower median home values ($111,800 vs $148,200).

Median household income in Calais is $48,654 compared to $46,205 in Eastport (+5.3%). The higher salaries in Calais partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Calais spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Eastport.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.7°F vs 43.2°F). Eastport receives more rainfall at 44.4" per year compared to 39.3" in Calais.