Gorham, ME vs South Berwick, ME

South Berwick is moderately more affordable than Gorham, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Gorham scores 120 compared to 107 for South Berwick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Gorham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Gorham is $1,518/month compared to $1,390/month in South Berwick — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Berwick is more affordable at $340,800 median vs $459,000.

Median household income in Gorham is $125,058 compared to $77,493 in South Berwick (+61.4%). While Gorham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Gorham spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, less than the 21.5% in South Berwick.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.5°F vs 47.7°F). Gorham receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 41.2" in South Berwick.