Maine, WI vs New London, WI

New London is moderately more affordable than Maine, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Maine scores 81 compared to 71 for New London, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maine is $902/month compared to $822/month in New London — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: New London is more affordable at $162,800 median vs $262,100.

Median household income in Maine is $110,592 compared to $61,447 in New London (+80%). While Maine is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maine spend roughly 9.8% of their income on rent, less than the 16.1% in New London.