What is the cost of living in Biddeford, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Biddeford has an overall cost of living index of 115, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Biddeford has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Biddeford ranks as #26 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Biddeford ranks as the #6 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Biddeford Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Biddeford. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Biddeford is 104.
The Groceries index in Biddeford is 101.
The Health index in Biddeford is 135.
The Housing index in Biddeford is 101.
The Transportation index in Biddeford is 110.
The Utilities index in Biddeford is 104.
| Living Expense | Biddeford | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 135 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 105 | 100 |
Biddeford Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Biddeford, 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 Biddeford is $505,511.
The Median Rent in Biddeford is $1,292.
The Median Income in Biddeford is $72,333.
The Home Value To Income in Biddeford is 7.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Biddeford is 0.21x.
Biddeford, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Biddeford Services costs vs. Maine
Detailed Biddeford Groceries costs vs. Maine
Detailed Biddeford Health costs vs. Maine
Detailed Biddeford Transportation costs vs. Maine
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Biddeford
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Biddeford. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Portland, ME has a cost of living index of 120, 1.0x Biddeford.
South Portland, ME has a cost of living index of 119, 1.0x Biddeford.
Saco, ME has a cost of living index of 114, 1.0x Biddeford.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Biddeford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 68,854 | 120 | 1.0x |
| South Portland, ME | 26,930 | 119 | 1.0x |
| Saco, ME | 20,819 | 114 | 1.0x |
| Westbrook, ME | 20,775 | 109 | 0.9x |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 9,244 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Gorham, ME | 7,593 | 117 | 1.0x |
| Kennebunk, ME | 6,221 | 121 | 1.1x |
