Calais, ME vs Old Town, ME

Calais is moderately more affordable than Old Town, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Calais scores 69 compared to 78 for Old Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old Town 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 $1,014/month in Old Town — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Calais is more affordable at $111,800 median vs $183,200.

Median household income in Calais is $48,654 compared to $49,329 in Old Town (-1.4%). Old Town does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Calais spend roughly 20.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Old Town.

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