Old Orchard Beach, ME vs Winslow, ME

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Winslow is 19.7% cheaper than Old Orchard Beach. With a cost index of 81 vs 97, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Winslow to Old Orchard Beach should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Old Orchard Beach is $1,120/month compared to $953/month in Winslow — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winslow is more affordable at $200,100 median vs $317,800.

Median household income in Old Orchard Beach is $65,842 compared to $56,506 in Winslow (+16.5%). The higher salaries in Old Orchard Beach partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Old Orchard Beach spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in Winslow.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (47.5°F vs 46.1°F). Old Orchard Beach receives more rainfall at 48.1" per year compared to 41.8" in Winslow.