What is the cost of living in Old Town, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Old Town has an overall cost of living index of 97, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Old Town has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Old Town ranks as #7 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Old Town ranks as the #25 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Old Town Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Old Town. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Old Town is 105.
The Groceries index in Old Town is 103.
The Health index in Old Town is 76.
The Housing index in Old Town is 106.
The Transportation index in Old Town is 111.
The Utilities index in Old Town is 104.
| Living Expense | Old Town | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 76 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 105 | 100 |
Old Town 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 Old Town Get matched →Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Old Town, 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 Old Town is $246,066.
The Median Rent in Old Town is $989.
The Median Income in Old Town is $51,585.
The Home Value To Income in Old Town is 4.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Old Town is 0.23x.
