Madawaska, ME vs Old Town, ME

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Madawaska is 15.8% cheaper than Old Town. With a cost index of 66 vs 78, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Madawaska to Old Town should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Madawaska is $576/month compared to $1,014/month in Old Town — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Madawaska is more affordable at $157,400 median vs $183,200.

Median household income in Madawaska is $42,708 compared to $49,329 in Old Town (-13.4%). The higher salaries in Old Town partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Madawaska spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 24.7% in Old Town.

Climate-wise, Old Town is notably warmer with an average of 43.2°F compared to 40.1°F in Madawaska. Old Town receives more rainfall at 44.4" per year compared to 32.9" in Madawaska.