What is the cost of living in Kittery, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Kittery has an overall cost of living index of 125, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Kittery has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Kittery ranks as #31 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Kittery ranks as the #1 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Kittery Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Kittery. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Kittery is 103.
The Groceries index in Kittery is 104.
The Health index in Kittery is 170.
The Housing index in Kittery is 106.
The Transportation index in Kittery is 108.
The Utilities index in Kittery is 108.
| Living Expense | Kittery | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 170 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 105 | 100 |
Kittery Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Protect your home budget Compare home warranties in Kittery Get matched →Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Kittery, 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 Kittery is $673,218.
The Median Rent in Kittery is $1,697.
The Median Income in Kittery is $84,730.
The Home Value To Income in Kittery is 7.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Kittery is 0.24x.
Kittery, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Kittery Services costs vs. Maine
Detailed Kittery Groceries costs vs. Maine
Detailed Kittery Health costs vs. Maine
Detailed Kittery Transportation costs vs. Maine
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Kittery
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Kittery. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Dover, NH has a cost of living index of 116, 0.9x Kittery.
Rochester, NH has a cost of living index of 103, 0.8x Kittery.
Portsmouth, NH has a cost of living index of 137, 1.1x Kittery.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Kittery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, NH | 33,364 | 116 | 0.9x |
| Rochester, NH | 33,144 | 103 | 0.8x |
| Portsmouth, NH | 22,545 | 137 | 1.1x |
| Somersworth, NH | 12,111 | 110 | 0.9x |
| Durham, NH | 10,681 | 127 | 1.0x |
| Hampton, NH | 10,101 | 130 | 1.0x |
| Exeter, NH | 9,964 | 114 | 0.9x |
| Newmarket, NH | 5,679 | 115 | 0.9x |
