Camden, ME vs Gorham, ME

Camden is moderately more affordable than Gorham, with a 11.4% lower cost of living index. Camden scores 106 compared to 120 for Gorham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gorham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Camden is $1,064/month compared to $1,518/month in Gorham — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Camden has cheaper rent, Gorham actually has lower median home values ($459,000 vs $473,800).

Median household income in Camden is $80,897 compared to $125,058 in Gorham (-35.3%). While Gorham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Camden spend roughly 15.8% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Gorham.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.9°F vs 47.5°F). Gorham receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 46.7" in Camden.