Dover-Foxcroft, ME vs Howland, ME

Howland is moderately more affordable than Dover-Foxcroft, with a 6% lower cost of living index. Dover-Foxcroft scores 73 compared to 69 for Howland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dover-Foxcroft can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dover-Foxcroft is $880/month compared to $941/month in Howland — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Dover-Foxcroft has cheaper rent, Howland actually has lower median home values ($101,900 vs $137,500).

Median household income in Dover-Foxcroft is $51,919 compared to $48,021 in Howland (+8.1%). While Dover-Foxcroft is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dover-Foxcroft spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in Howland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.2°F vs 43.2°F). Dover-Foxcroft receives more rainfall at 44.5" per year compared to 44.4" in Howland.