Randolph, ME vs Rumford, ME

Rumford is moderately more affordable than Randolph, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Randolph scores 72 compared to 64 for Rumford, 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 $622/month in Rumford — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rumford is more affordable at $115,300 median vs $157,000.

Median household income in Randolph is $52,917 compared to $32,240 in Rumford (+64.1%). 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 23.2% in Rumford.

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