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 107, 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 99.
The standard of living in Brunswick ranks as #19 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Brunswick ranks as the #13 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 fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Brunswick is 104.
The Groceries index in Brunswick is 103.
The Health index in Brunswick is 123.
The Housing index in Brunswick is 105.
The Transportation index in Brunswick is 106.
The Utilities index in Brunswick is 102.
| Living Expense | Brunswick | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 123 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 105 | 100 |
Brunswick Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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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 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Brunswick is $484,937.
The Median Rent in Brunswick is $1,465.
The Median Income in Brunswick is $70,722.
The Home Value To Income in Brunswick is 6.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Brunswick is 0.25x.
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
Brunswick SnackAbility
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 99, 0.9x Brunswick.
Auburn, ME has a cost of living index of 101, 0.9x Brunswick.
Bath, ME has a cost of living index of 104, 1.0x Brunswick.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Brunswick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ME | 38,324 | 99 | 0.9x |
| Auburn, ME | 24,602 | 101 | 0.9x |
| Bath, ME | 8,815 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Topsham, ME | 7,271 | 109 | 1.0x |
| Yarmouth, ME | 6,289 | 127 | 1.2x |
