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Cost of Living in Sabattus, ME

Population: 497 | Maine

89
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Sabattus is 11% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
56
Home Values
101
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Sabattus, ME: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 89, Sabattus, ME is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 11% cheaper than the national average and 3% above the Maine state average of 87. Sabattus is a small community of 497 residents.

The median household income in Sabattus is $79,125, which is 5% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Sabattus. The area sees an average annual temperature of 45.7°F, with summers averaging 67°F and winters around 24°F. Annual rainfall totals 50 inches spread over roughly 128 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$79,125
vs US Median ($75,149)
+5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$171,300
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,418/mo

Everyday Prices in Sabattus

BLS Average Prices for the Lewiston-Auburn, ME (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.01
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🥚
$2.46
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-2% vs US
🥛
$3.96
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🍞
$1.82
Bread (white)
per lb
-2% vs US
🍗
$4.07
Chicken breast
per lb
-2% vs US
$0.28
Electricity
per kWh
+50% vs US

Climate in Sabattus

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

45.7°F
Avg Temperature
50"
Rainfall / Year
128d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 30 33 41 53 64 73 79 78 70 58 47 37
Avg °F 21 23 32 43 54 63 69 68 60 49 38 28
Low °F 12 14 24 32 44 53 59 58 50 39 30 20
Rain" 3.5 3.5 4.1 4.3 4.1 4.2 3.5 3.3 4.2 6.0 5.2 4.3

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