Farmington, ME vs Old Orchard Beach, ME

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Farmington is 23.3% cheaper than Old Orchard Beach. With a cost index of 74 vs 97, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Farmington to Old Orchard Beach should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $838/month compared to $1,120/month in Old Orchard Beach — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmington is more affordable at $161,800 median vs $317,800.

Median household income in Farmington is $39,646 compared to $65,842 in Old Orchard Beach (-39.8%). While Old Orchard Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 25.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.4% in Old Orchard Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.1°F vs 47.5°F). Old Orchard Beach receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 41.8" in Farmington.