Kittery, ME vs Old Town, ME

The cost of living difference between Kittery, ME and Old Town, ME is dramatic. Old Town is 46.6% cheaper than Kittery, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Kittery has a cost index of 114 while Old Town sits at 78, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Kittery is $1,431/month compared to $1,014/month in Old Town — a 41% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Old Town is more affordable at $183,200 median vs $421,400.

Median household income in Kittery is $71,574 compared to $49,329 in Old Town (+45.1%). The higher salaries in Kittery partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Kittery spend roughly 24% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Old Town.

Climate-wise, Kittery is notably warmer with an average of 46.9°F compared to 43.2°F in Old Town. Kittery receives more rainfall at 47" per year compared to 44.4" in Old Town.