Old Town, ME vs Winslow, ME

Old Town, ME and Winslow, ME have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.2% difference in their overall index. Old Town scores 78 while Winslow scores 81 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Old Town is $1,014/month compared to $953/month in Winslow — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Winslow has cheaper rent, Old Town actually has lower median home values ($183,200 vs $200,100).

Median household income in Old Town is $49,329 compared to $56,506 in Winslow (-12.7%). While Winslow 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 Town spend roughly 24.7% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in Winslow.

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 Winslow.