What is the cost of living in Gorham, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Gorham has an overall cost of living index of 117, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Gorham has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Gorham ranks as #27 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Gorham ranks as the #5 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Gorham Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Gorham. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Gorham is 101.
The Groceries index in Gorham is 103.
The Health index in Gorham is 152.
The Housing index in Gorham is 100.
The Transportation index in Gorham is 110.
The Utilities index in Gorham is 106.
| Living Expense | Gorham | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 152 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 105 | 100 |
Gorham Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Gorham, 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 Gorham is $535,255.
The Median Rent in Gorham is $1,573.
The Median Income in Gorham is $128,190.
The Home Value To Income in Gorham is 4.2x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Gorham is 0.15x.
Gorham, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Gorham Services costs vs. Maine
Detailed Gorham Groceries costs vs. Maine
Detailed Gorham Health costs vs. Maine
Detailed Gorham Transportation costs vs. Maine
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Gorham
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Gorham. 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 Gorham.
South Portland, ME has a cost of living index of 119, 1.0x Gorham.
Saco, ME has a cost of living index of 114, 1.0x Gorham.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Gorham |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.9x |
| Yarmouth, ME | 6,289 | 127 | 1.1x |
| North Windham, ME | 5,417 | 109 | 0.9x |
