What is the cost of living in Kennebunk, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Kennebunk has an overall cost of living index of 121, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Kennebunk has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Kennebunk ranks as #30 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Kennebunk ranks as the #2 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Kennebunk Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Kennebunk. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Kennebunk is 104.
The Groceries index in Kennebunk is 102.
The Health index in Kennebunk is 158.
The Housing index in Kennebunk is 104.
The Transportation index in Kennebunk is 108.
The Utilities index in Kennebunk is 110.
| Living Expense | Kennebunk | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 158 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 105 | 100 |
Kennebunk Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Kennebunk, 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 Kennebunk is $620,454.
The Median Rent in Kennebunk is $1,466.
The Median Income in Kennebunk is $95,169.
The Home Value To Income in Kennebunk is 6.5x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Kennebunk is 0.18x.
Kennebunk, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Kennebunk Services costs vs. Maine
Detailed Kennebunk Groceries costs vs. Maine
Detailed Kennebunk Health costs vs. Maine
Detailed Kennebunk Transportation costs vs. Maine
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Kennebunk
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Kennebunk. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Biddeford, ME has a cost of living index of 115, 1.0x Kennebunk.
Saco, ME has a cost of living index of 114, 0.9x Kennebunk.
Somersworth, NH has a cost of living index of 110, 0.9x Kennebunk.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Kennebunk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford, ME | 22,498 | 115 | 1.0x |
| Saco, ME | 20,819 | 114 | 0.9x |
| Somersworth, NH | 12,111 | 110 | 0.9x |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 9,244 | 110 | 0.9x |
