Hampden, ME vs Old Town, ME

Old Town is moderately more affordable than Hampden, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Hampden scores 84 compared to 78 for Old Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hampden can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hampden is $985/month compared to $1,014/month in Old Town — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hampden has cheaper rent, Old Town actually has lower median home values ($183,200 vs $270,100).

Median household income in Hampden is $101,417 compared to $49,329 in Old Town (+105.6%). While Hampden is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hampden spend roughly 11.7% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Old Town.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45°F vs 43.2°F). Old Town receives more rainfall at 44.4" per year compared to 41.7" in Hampden.