Cape Neddick, ME vs Kittery Point, ME

Kittery Point is moderately more affordable than Cape Neddick, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Cape Neddick scores 141 compared to 128 for Kittery Point, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cape Neddick can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cape Neddick is $1,723/month compared to $1,787/month in Kittery Point — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cape Neddick has cheaper rent, Kittery Point actually has lower median home values ($454,900 vs $636,100).

Median household income in Cape Neddick is $98,113 compared to $138,185 in Kittery Point (-29%). Kittery Point offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cape Neddick spend roughly 21.1% of their income on rent, more than the 15.5% in Kittery Point.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.1°F vs 46.9°F). Cape Neddick receives more rainfall at 47.8" per year compared to 47" in Kittery Point.