Madawaska, ME vs Winterport, ME

Madawaska is moderately more affordable than Winterport, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Madawaska scores 66 compared to 75 for Winterport, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winterport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Madawaska is $576/month compared to $667/month in Winterport — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Madawaska is more affordable at $157,400 median vs $237,900.

Median household income in Madawaska is $42,708 compared to $72,708 in Winterport (-41.3%). While Winterport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Madawaska spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 11% in Winterport.

Climate-wise, Winterport is notably warmer with an average of 45°F compared to 40.1°F in Madawaska. Winterport receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 32.9" in Madawaska.