Old Orchard Beach, ME vs South Berwick, ME

Old Orchard Beach is moderately more affordable than South Berwick, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Old Orchard Beach scores 97 compared to 107 for South Berwick, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Berwick 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 $1,390/month in South Berwick — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Old Orchard Beach is more affordable at $317,800 median vs $340,800.

Median household income in Old Orchard Beach is $65,842 compared to $77,493 in South Berwick (-15%). While South Berwick 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 21.5% in South Berwick.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.5°F vs 47.7°F). Old Orchard Beach receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 41.2" in South Berwick.