Kingfield, ME vs Newport, ME

Kingfield is moderately more affordable than Newport, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Kingfield scores 69 compared to 73 for Newport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Kingfield is $633/month compared to $896/month in Newport — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kingfield has cheaper rent, Newport actually has lower median home values ($162,800 vs $173,300).

Median household income in Kingfield is $36,648 compared to $42,740 in Newport (-14.3%). While Newport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Kingfield spend roughly 20.7% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Newport.

Climate-wise, Newport is notably warmer with an average of 45°F compared to 41.2°F in Kingfield. Kingfield receives more rainfall at 44.5" per year compared to 41.7" in Newport.