Dunstan, ME vs Kittery, ME

Kittery is moderately more affordable than Dunstan, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Dunstan scores 128 compared to 114 for Kittery, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Dunstan can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dunstan is $1,722/month compared to $1,431/month in Kittery — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kittery is more affordable at $421,400 median vs $480,600.

Median household income in Dunstan is $97,632 compared to $71,574 in Kittery (+36.4%). While Dunstan is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunstan spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in Kittery.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.5°F vs 46.9°F). Dunstan receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 47" in Kittery.