Newport, ME vs Rumford, ME

Rumford is moderately more affordable than Newport, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Newport scores 73 compared to 64 for Rumford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newport can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newport is $896/month compared to $622/month in Rumford — a 44% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rumford is more affordable at $115,300 median vs $162,800.

Median household income in Newport is $42,740 compared to $32,240 in Rumford (+32.6%). While Newport is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newport spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 23.2% in Rumford.

Climate-wise, Newport is notably warmer with an average of 45°F compared to 41.4°F in Rumford. Newport receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 36.5" in Rumford.