What is the cost of living in Bath, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Bath has an overall cost of living index of 104, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Bath has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Bath ranks as #17 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Bath ranks as the #15 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Bath Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Bath. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Bath is 102.
The Groceries index in Bath is 103.
The Health index in Bath is 98.
The Housing index in Bath is 103.
The Transportation index in Bath is 103.
The Utilities index in Bath is 102.
| Living Expense | Bath | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 98 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 105 | 100 |
Bath Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Bath, ME Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Maine, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Bath is $365,662.
The Median Rent in Bath is $1,044.
The Median Income in Bath is $69,390.
The Home Value To Income in Bath is 5.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Bath is 0.18x.
Bath, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Bath Services costs vs. Maine
Detailed Bath Groceries costs vs. Maine
Detailed Bath Health costs vs. Maine
Detailed Bath Transportation costs vs. Maine
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Bath
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Bath. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Lewiston, ME has a cost of living index of 99, 1.0x Bath.
Brunswick, ME has a cost of living index of 107, 1.0x Bath.
Topsham, ME has a cost of living index of 109, 1.0x Bath.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Bath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ME | 38,324 | 99 | 1.0x |
| Brunswick, ME | 17,652 | 107 | 1.0x |
| Topsham, ME | 7,271 | 109 | 1.0x |
| Yarmouth, ME | 6,289 | 127 | 1.2x |
| Gardiner, ME | 6,088 | 97 | 0.9x |
