Limestone, ME vs Mattawamkeag, ME

Mattawamkeag is moderately more affordable than Limestone, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Limestone scores 60 compared to 53 for Mattawamkeag, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Limestone can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Limestone is $580/month compared to $425/month in Mattawamkeag — a 37% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Mattawamkeag has cheaper rent, Limestone actually has lower median home values ($91,500 vs $100,800).

Median household income in Limestone is $39,667 compared to $36,042 in Mattawamkeag (+10.1%). The higher salaries in Limestone partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Limestone spend roughly 17.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Mattawamkeag.

Climate-wise, Mattawamkeag is notably warmer with an average of 42.8°F compared to 38.6°F in Limestone. Limestone receives more rainfall at 43.1" per year compared to 42.6" in Mattawamkeag.