Newcastle, ME vs North Berwick, ME

North Berwick is moderately more affordable than Newcastle, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Newcastle scores 101 compared to 92 for North Berwick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newcastle can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newcastle is $1,042/month compared to $1,032/month in North Berwick — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North Berwick is more affordable at $296,300 median vs $417,700.

Median household income in Newcastle is $76,389 compared to $54,612 in North Berwick (+39.9%). While Newcastle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newcastle spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.7% in North Berwick.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.9°F vs 47.7°F). Newcastle receives more rainfall at 46.7" per year compared to 41.2" in North Berwick.