Farmingdale, ME vs Kezar Falls, ME

Farmingdale, ME and Kezar Falls, ME have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.5% difference in their overall index. Farmingdale scores 81 while Kezar Falls scores 82 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 $893/month in Kezar Falls — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kezar Falls has cheaper rent, Farmingdale actually has lower median home values ($213,700 vs $222,200).

Median household income in Farmingdale is $50,263 compared to $46,250 in Kezar Falls (+8.7%). Farmingdale offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmingdale spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, less than the 23.2% in Kezar Falls.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.1°F vs 44.7°F). Kezar Falls receives more rainfall at 46.9" per year compared to 41.8" in Farmingdale.