Fairfield, ME vs Rockland, ME

Fairfield is moderately more affordable than Rockland, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Fairfield scores 76 compared to 85 for Rockland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Rockland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fairfield is $947/month compared to $986/month in Rockland — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fairfield is more affordable at $140,200 median vs $234,400.

Median household income in Fairfield is $50,718 compared to $55,276 in Rockland (-8.2%). The higher salaries in Rockland partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fairfield spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 21.4% in Rockland.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.1°F vs 45.9°F). Rockland receives more rainfall at 46.7" per year compared to 41.8" in Fairfield.