Farmingdale, ME vs North Windham, ME
There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Farmingdale is 20.6% cheaper than North Windham. With a cost index of 81 vs 101, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Farmingdale to North Windham should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.
On the housing front, median rent in Farmingdale is $912/month compared to $1,304/month in North Windham — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmingdale is more affordable at $213,700 median vs $309,900.
Median household income in Farmingdale is $50,263 compared to $86,972 in North Windham (-42.2%). While North Windham 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 18% in North Windham.
Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.1°F vs 47.5°F). North Windham receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 41.8" in Farmingdale.
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