Howland, ME vs Pittsfield, ME

Howland is moderately more affordable than Pittsfield, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Howland scores 69 compared to 74 for Pittsfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pittsfield 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 $851/month in Pittsfield — a 11% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Pittsfield has cheaper rent, Howland actually has lower median home values ($101,900 vs $151,100).

Median household income in Howland is $48,021 compared to $57,292 in Pittsfield (-16.2%). While Pittsfield 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 17.8% in Pittsfield.

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