Lisbon Falls, ME vs Old Town, ME

Old Town is moderately more affordable than Lisbon Falls, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Lisbon Falls scores 86 compared to 78 for Old Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lisbon Falls can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lisbon Falls is $1,028/month compared to $1,014/month in Old Town — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Old Town is more affordable at $183,200 median vs $237,800.

Median household income in Lisbon Falls is $71,513 compared to $49,329 in Old Town (+45%). While Lisbon Falls is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lisbon Falls spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Old Town.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.7°F vs 43.2°F). Lisbon Falls receives more rainfall at 50" per year compared to 44.4" in Old Town.