Cost of Living in Brownville Junction, ME

With a cost of living index of 70, Brownville Junction, ME is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 30% cheaper than the national average and 17% below the Maine state average of 87. Brownville Junction is a small community of 559 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Brownville Junction's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $919 (30% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $81,000 (73% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Brownville Junction is $41,250, which is 45% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 27% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Brownville Junction. The area sees an average annual temperature of 42.8°F, with summers averaging 66°F and winters around 19°F. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches spread over roughly 142 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.