Dover-Foxcroft, ME vs Old Town, ME

Dover-Foxcroft is moderately more affordable than Old Town, with a 6.1% lower cost of living index. Dover-Foxcroft scores 73 compared to 78 for Old Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old Town 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 $1,014/month in Old Town — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dover-Foxcroft is more affordable at $137,500 median vs $183,200.

Median household income in Dover-Foxcroft is $51,919 compared to $49,329 in Old Town (+5.3%). Dover-Foxcroft offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Dover-Foxcroft spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Old Town.

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 Old Town.