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 99, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Ellsworth has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Ellsworth ranks as #11 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Ellsworth ranks as the #21 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Ellsworth Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Ellsworth. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Ellsworth is 104.
The Groceries index in Ellsworth is 103.
The Health index in Ellsworth is 89.
The Housing index in Ellsworth is 105.
The Transportation index in Ellsworth is 112.
The Utilities index in Ellsworth is 106.
| Living Expense | Ellsworth | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 89 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 105 | 100 |
Ellsworth Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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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 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Ellsworth is $346,768.
The Median Rent in Ellsworth is $1,017.
The Median Income in Ellsworth is $77,375.
The Home Value To Income in Ellsworth is 4.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Ellsworth is 0.16x.
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
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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 98, 1.0x Ellsworth.
Orono, ME has a cost of living index of 101, 1.0x Ellsworth.
Brewer, ME has a cost of living index of 101, 1.0x Ellsworth.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Ellsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 31,938 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Orono, ME | 11,151 | 101 | 1.0x |
| Brewer, ME | 9,652 | 101 | 1.0x |
| Rockland, ME | 7,035 | 102 | 1.0x |
| Belfast, ME | 6,986 | 104 | 1.1x |
