Calais, ME vs Winterport, ME

Calais is moderately more affordable than Winterport, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Calais scores 69 compared to 75 for Winterport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winterport 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 $667/month in Winterport — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Winterport has cheaper rent, Calais actually has lower median home values ($111,800 vs $237,900).

Median household income in Calais is $48,654 compared to $72,708 in Winterport (-33.1%). While Winterport 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 11% in Winterport.

Climate-wise, Winterport is notably warmer with an average of 45°F compared to 40.7°F in Calais. Winterport receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 39.3" in Calais.