Grand Isle, ME vs Jonesport, ME

Jonesport is moderately more affordable than Grand Isle, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Grand Isle scores 57 compared to 53 for Jonesport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Grand Isle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Grand Isle is $510/month compared to $260/month in Jonesport — a 96% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Jonesport has cheaper rent, Grand Isle actually has lower median home values ($75,000 vs $122,200).

Median household income in Grand Isle is $36,000 compared to $65,938 in Jonesport (-45.4%). Jonesport offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Grand Isle spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, more than the 4.7% in Jonesport.

Climate-wise, Jonesport is notably warmer with an average of 43.2°F compared to 40.1°F in Grand Isle. Jonesport receives more rainfall at 44.4" per year compared to 32.9" in Grand Isle.