Camden, ME vs Old Orchard Beach, ME

Old Orchard Beach is moderately more affordable than Camden, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Camden scores 106 compared to 97 for Old Orchard Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Camden 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 $1,120/month in Old Orchard Beach — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Camden has cheaper rent, Old Orchard Beach actually has lower median home values ($317,800 vs $473,800).

Median household income in Camden is $80,897 compared to $65,842 in Old Orchard Beach (+22.9%). While Camden 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, less than the 20.4% in Old Orchard Beach.

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