North Windham, ME vs Old Orchard Beach, ME

Old Orchard Beach is moderately more affordable than North Windham, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. North Windham scores 101 compared to 97 for Old Orchard Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Windham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Windham is $1,304/month compared to $1,120/month in Old Orchard Beach — a 16% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Old Orchard Beach has cheaper rent, North Windham actually has lower median home values ($309,900 vs $317,800).

Median household income in North Windham is $86,972 compared to $65,842 in Old Orchard Beach (+32.1%). While North Windham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of North Windham spend roughly 18% of their income on rent, less than the 20.4% in Old Orchard Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.5°F vs 47.5°F). Old Orchard Beach receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 48.1" in North Windham.