Farmington, ME vs Orono, ME

Farmington is moderately more affordable than Orono, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Farmington scores 74 compared to 85 for Orono, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orono can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $838/month compared to $1,150/month in Orono — a 27% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmington is more affordable at $161,800 median vs $219,200.

Median household income in Farmington is $39,646 compared to $56,890 in Orono (-30.3%). While Orono 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 24.3% in Orono.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.1°F vs 43.2°F). Orono receives more rainfall at 44.4" per year compared to 41.8" in Farmington.