Old Town, ME vs Skowhegan, ME

Skowhegan is moderately more affordable than Old Town, with a 7.4% lower cost of living index. Old Town scores 78 compared to 73 for Skowhegan, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Old Town can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Old Town is $1,014/month compared to $856/month in Skowhegan — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Skowhegan is more affordable at $138,600 median vs $183,200.

Median household income in Old Town is $49,329 compared to $46,625 in Skowhegan (+5.8%). The higher salaries in Old Town partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Old Town spend roughly 24.7% of their income on rent, more than the 22% in Skowhegan.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (43.2°F vs 46.1°F). Old Town receives more rainfall at 44.4" per year compared to 41.8" in Skowhegan.