Cost of Living in Mars Hill, ME

With a cost of living index of 60, Mars Hill, ME is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 40% cheaper than the national average and 26% below the Maine state average of 87. Mars Hill is a small community of 934 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Mars Hill's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $475 (64% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $126,200 (59% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.7x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Mars Hill is $46,667, which is 38% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 12% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. 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 Mars Hill. The area sees an average annual temperature of 40.7°F, with summers averaging 64°F and winters around 15°F. Annual rainfall totals 40.7 inches spread over roughly 161 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.