Brunswick, ME Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living In Brunswick, ME Summary
Cost of living in Brunswick research summary. The cost of living index is set to 100 for the average place in the United States. A cost of living index above 100 means Brunswick is expensive. An index value below 100 means the city is a relatively cheap place to live.
On a city-by-city basis in Maine, home prices and rent have the biggest impact on the cost of living. Here are the key takeaways based on Saturday Night Science:
The cost of living index in Brunswick is 114, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Brunswick is 1.1x higher than the national average.
Brunswick ranks as the #21 cheapest in Maine out of 30.
Brunswick ranks as the #4,023 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.
The median home value in Brunswick is $488,110.
The median income in Brunswick is $68,190.
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Brunswick's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
What is the cost of living in Brunswick, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Brunswick has an overall cost of living index of 114, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Brunswick has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Maine's index of 101.
The standard of living in Brunswick ranks as #21 most affordable out of the 30 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Brunswick ranks as the #9 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Brunswick Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Brunswick. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Brunswick is 109.
The Groceries index in Brunswick is 100.
The Health index in Brunswick is 101.
The Housing index in Brunswick is 124.
The Transportation index in Brunswick is 108.
The Utilities index in Brunswick is 106.
| Living Expense | Brunswick | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 101 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 124 | 90 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 105 | 100 | |
Brunswick, 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 2019-2023. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Brunswick is $488,110.
The Median Rent in Brunswick is $1,300.
The Median Income in Brunswick is $68,190.
The Home Value To Income in Brunswick is 7.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Brunswick is 0.23x.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
Brunswick, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Brunswick Services Costs Vs. Maine
Detailed Brunswick Groceries Costs Vs. Maine
Detailed Brunswick Health Costs Vs. Maine
Detailed Brunswick Transportation Costs Vs. Maine
Detailed Brunswick Utilities Costs Vs. Maine
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Brunswick
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Brunswick. 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 101, 0.9x Brunswick.
Auburn, ME has a cost of living index of 104, 0.9x Brunswick.
Bath, ME has a cost of living index of 105, 0.9x Brunswick.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Brunswick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ME | 37,886 | 101 | 0.9x |
| Auburn, ME | 24,294 | 104 | 0.9x |
| Bath, ME | 8,801 | 105 | 0.9x |
| Topsham, ME | 6,962 | 111 | 1.0x |
| Yarmouth, ME | 6,293 | 128 | 1.1x |
