Old Orchard Beach, ME vs Orono, ME

Orono is moderately more affordable than Old Orchard Beach, with a 13.4% lower cost of living index. Old Orchard Beach scores 97 compared to 85 for Orono, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old Orchard Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Old Orchard Beach is $1,120/month compared to $1,150/month in Orono — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Old Orchard Beach has cheaper rent, Orono actually has lower median home values ($219,200 vs $317,800).

Median household income in Old Orchard Beach is $65,842 compared to $56,890 in Orono (+15.7%). While Old Orchard Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Old Orchard Beach spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.3% in Orono.

Climate-wise, Old Orchard Beach is notably warmer with an average of 47.5°F compared to 43.2°F in Orono. Old Orchard Beach receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 44.4" in Orono.