Ellsworth, ME Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living In Ellsworth, ME Summary
Cost of living in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth is 102, with 100 being the average.
The cost of living index in Ellsworth is 1.0x higher than the national average.
Ellsworth ranks as the #12 cheapest in Maine out of 30.
Ellsworth ranks as the #2,846 cheapest out of 6,489 in the US.
The median home value in Ellsworth is $357,060.
The median income in Ellsworth is $70,990.
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Ellsworth's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
What is the cost of living in Ellsworth, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Ellsworth has an overall cost of living index of 102, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Ellsworth has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Maine's index of 101.
The standard of living in Ellsworth ranks as #12 most affordable out of the 30 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Ellsworth ranks as the #18 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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In Maine
In America
Ellsworth Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Ellsworth. Here is how it fairs on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Ellsworth is 110.
The Groceries index in Ellsworth is 102.
The Health index in Ellsworth is 101.
The Housing index in Ellsworth is 90.
The Transportation index in Ellsworth is 110.
The Utilities index in Ellsworth is 108.
| Living Expense | Ellsworth | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 101 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 90 | 90 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 105 | 100 | |
Ellsworth, 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 Ellsworth is $357,060.
The Median Rent in Ellsworth is $955.
The Median Income in Ellsworth is $70,990.
The Home Value To Income in Ellsworth is 5.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Ellsworth is 0.16x.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
Ellsworth, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Ellsworth Services Costs Vs. Maine
Detailed Ellsworth Groceries Costs Vs. Maine
Detailed Ellsworth Health Costs Vs. Maine
Detailed Ellsworth Transportation Costs Vs. Maine
Detailed Ellsworth Utilities Costs Vs. Maine
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Ellsworth
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Ellsworth. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Bangor, ME has a cost of living index of 102, 1.0x Ellsworth.
Orono, ME has a cost of living index of 104, 1.0x Ellsworth.
Brewer, ME has a cost of living index of 100, 1.0x Ellsworth.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Ellsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 31,663 | 102 | 1.0x |
| Orono, ME | 10,699 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Brewer, ME | 9,654 | 100 | 1.0x |
| Rockland, ME | 6,991 | 100 | 1.0x |
| Belfast, ME | 6,985 | 105 | 1.0x |
