Howland, ME vs Lisbon, ME

Howland is moderately more affordable than Lisbon, with a 11.6% lower cost of living index. Howland scores 69 compared to 78 for Lisbon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lisbon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Howland is $941/month compared to $829/month in Lisbon — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Lisbon has cheaper rent, Howland actually has lower median home values ($101,900 vs $217,200).

Median household income in Howland is $48,021 compared to $72,066 in Lisbon (-33.4%). While Lisbon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Howland spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Lisbon.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.2°F vs 45.7°F). Lisbon receives more rainfall at 50" per year compared to 44.4" in Howland.