Farmingdale, ME vs Hampden, ME

Farmingdale, ME and Hampden, ME have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.5% difference in their overall index. Farmingdale scores 81 while Hampden scores 84 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmingdale is $912/month compared to $985/month in Hampden — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmingdale is more affordable at $213,700 median vs $270,100.

Median household income in Farmingdale is $50,263 compared to $101,417 in Hampden (-50.4%). While Hampden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmingdale spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.7% in Hampden.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.1°F vs 45°F). Farmingdale receives more rainfall at 41.8" per year compared to 41.7" in Hampden.