What is the cost of living in Presque Isle, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Presque Isle has an overall cost of living index of 91, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Presque Isle has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Presque Isle ranks as #3 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Presque Isle ranks as the #29 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Presque Isle Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Presque Isle. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Presque Isle is 105.
The Groceries index in Presque Isle is 102.
The Health index in Presque Isle is 66.
The Housing index in Presque Isle is 103.
The Transportation index in Presque Isle is 108.
The Utilities index in Presque Isle is 105.
| Living Expense | Presque Isle | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 66 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 105 | 100 |
Presque Isle Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Presque Isle, 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 Presque Isle is $171,302.
The Median Rent in Presque Isle is $904.
The Median Income in Presque Isle is $55,768.
The Home Value To Income in Presque Isle is 3.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Presque Isle is 0.19x.
| Statistic | Presque Isle | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $171,302 | $407,565 | $332,700 |
| Median Rent | $904 | $1,139 | $1,413 |
| Median Income | $55,768 | $74,733 | $80,734 |
| Home Value To Income | 3.1x | 5.5x | 4.1x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.19x | 0.18x | 0.21x |
Presque Isle, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Presque Isle Services costs vs. Maine
| Item | Presque Isle | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.17 | $1.28 |
| Movie | $13.07 | $12.13 |
| Bowling | $17.76 | $18 |
| Haircut | $28.67 | $24.26 |
| Beauty Salon | $53.03 | $45.56 |
Detailed Presque Isle Groceries costs vs. Maine
| Item | Presque Isle | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $5.41 | $5.84 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.43 | $1.57 |
| Milk | $4.75 | $4.67 |
| Potatoes | $5.0 | $4.93 |
| Pizza | $11.93 | $12.09 |
| Beer | $10.22 | $10.41 |
| Toothpaste | $3.69 | $3.7 |
Detailed Presque Isle Health costs vs. Maine
| Item | Presque Isle | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | $170.67 | $125.68 |
| Doctor | $146.5 | $135.78 |
| Dentist | $119.58 | $113.29 |
Detailed Presque Isle Transportation costs vs. Maine
| Item | Presque Isle | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.52 | $3.46 |
| Tire Balancing | $76.01 | $59.92 |
Detailed Presque Isle Utilities costs vs. Maine
| Item | Presque Isle | Maine |
|---|---|---|
| All Electricity | $218.65 | $193.99 |
| Phone | $185.73 | $192.25 |
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Presque Isle
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Presque Isle. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Caribou, ME has a cost of living index of 90, 1.0x Presque Isle.
Houlton, ME has a cost of living index of 90, 1.0x Presque Isle.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Presque Isle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou, ME | 7,382 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Houlton, ME | 5,082 | 90 | 1.0x |
