Dunstan, ME vs Oak Hill, ME

Oak Hill is moderately more affordable than Dunstan, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Dunstan scores 128 compared to 119 for Oak Hill, 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 $1,618/month in Oak Hill — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oak Hill is more affordable at $404,600 median vs $480,600.

Median household income in Dunstan is $97,632 compared to $92,967 in Oak Hill (+5%). The higher salaries in Dunstan partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Dunstan spend roughly 21.2% of their income on rent, more than the 20.9% in Oak Hill.

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