Orono, ME vs Winslow, ME

Winslow is moderately more affordable than Orono, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Orono scores 85 compared to 81 for Winslow, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orono can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Orono is $1,150/month compared to $953/month in Winslow — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Winslow is more affordable at $200,100 median vs $219,200.

Median household income in Orono is $56,890 compared to $56,506 in Winslow (+0.7%). Orono does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Orono spend roughly 24.3% 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). Orono receives more rainfall at 44.4" per year compared to 41.8" in Winslow.