Calais, ME vs Limestone, ME

Limestone is moderately more affordable than Calais, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Calais scores 69 compared to 60 for Limestone, 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 $580/month in Limestone — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Limestone is more affordable at $91,500 median vs $111,800.

Median household income in Calais is $48,654 compared to $39,667 in Limestone (+22.7%). While Calais is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Calais spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Limestone.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.7°F vs 38.6°F). Limestone receives more rainfall at 43.1" per year compared to 39.3" in Calais.