Machias, ME vs Norway, ME

Machias, ME and Norway, ME have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3% difference in their overall index. Machias scores 66 while Norway scores 68 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Machias is $700/month compared to $758/month in Norway — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Machias is more affordable at $117,800 median vs $121,200.

Median household income in Machias is $28,047 compared to $41,370 in Norway (-32.2%). While Norway is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Machias spend roughly 29.9% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Norway.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.2°F vs 44.7°F). Norway receives more rainfall at 46.9" per year compared to 44.4" in Machias.