Randolph, ME vs Rangeley, ME

Rangeley is moderately more affordable than Randolph, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Randolph scores 72 compared to 67 for Rangeley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Randolph can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Randolph is $779/month compared to $624/month in Rangeley — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rangeley has cheaper rent, Randolph actually has lower median home values ($157,000 vs $158,300).

Median household income in Randolph is $52,917 compared to $29,231 in Rangeley (+81%). While Randolph is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Randolph spend roughly 17.7% of their income on rent, less than the 25.6% in Rangeley.

Climate-wise, Randolph is notably warmer with an average of 46.1°F compared to 41.4°F in Rangeley. Randolph receives more rainfall at 41.8" per year compared to 36.5" in Rangeley.