Howland, ME vs Madawaska, ME

Madawaska is moderately more affordable than Howland, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Howland scores 69 compared to 66 for Madawaska, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Howland 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 $576/month in Madawaska — a 63% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Madawaska has cheaper rent, Howland actually has lower median home values ($101,900 vs $157,400).

Median household income in Howland is $48,021 compared to $42,708 in Madawaska (+12.4%). While Howland 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 16.2% in Madawaska.

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