Houlton, ME vs Old Town, ME

Houlton is moderately more affordable than Old Town, with a 14% lower cost of living index. Houlton scores 67 compared to 78 for Old Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old Town can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Houlton is $719/month compared to $1,014/month in Old Town — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Houlton is more affordable at $121,700 median vs $183,200.

Median household income in Houlton is $52,227 compared to $49,329 in Old Town (+5.9%). Houlton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Houlton spend roughly 16.5% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Old Town.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (40.7°F vs 43.2°F). Old Town receives more rainfall at 44.4" per year compared to 39.3" in Houlton.