Greenville, ME vs Hallowell, ME

Greenville is moderately more affordable than Hallowell, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 71 compared to 82 for Hallowell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hallowell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $660/month compared to $830/month in Hallowell — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenville is more affordable at $192,600 median vs $266,700.

Median household income in Greenville is $52,991 compared to $58,811 in Hallowell (-9.9%). The higher salaries in Hallowell partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Hallowell.

Climate-wise, Hallowell is notably warmer with an average of 46.1°F compared to 41.2°F in Greenville. Greenville receives more rainfall at 44.5" per year compared to 41.8" in Hallowell.