What is the cost of living in Rockland, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Rockland has an overall cost of living index of 102, which is 1.0x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Rockland has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Rockland ranks as #16 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Rockland ranks as the #16 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
For more reading on life in Rockland, check out:
Rockland Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Rockland. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Rockland is 102.
The Groceries index in Rockland is 103.
The Health index in Rockland is 91.
The Housing index in Rockland is 106.
The Transportation index in Rockland is 111.
The Utilities index in Rockland is 106.
| Living Expense | Rockland | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 91 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 106 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 105 | 100 |
Rockland Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
For more reading on cost of living around Maine, check out:
Protect your home budget Compare home warranties in Rockland Get matched →Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
Rockland, 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 Rockland is $340,483.
The Median Rent in Rockland is $1,092.
The Median Income in Rockland is $56,533.
The Home Value To Income in Rockland is 6.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Rockland is 0.23x.
Rockland, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Rockland Services costs vs. Maine
Detailed Rockland Groceries costs vs. Maine
Detailed Rockland Health costs vs. Maine
Detailed Rockland Transportation costs vs. Maine
Rockland SnackAbility
Cost Of Living In Cities Around Rockland
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Rockland. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Augusta, ME has a cost of living index of 98, 1.0x Rockland.
Brunswick, ME has a cost of living index of 107, 1.0x Rockland.
Waterville, ME has a cost of living index of 96, 0.9x Rockland.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Rockland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, ME | 19,077 | 98 | 1.0x |
| Brunswick, ME | 17,652 | 107 | 1.0x |
| Waterville, ME | 17,077 | 96 | 0.9x |
| Brewer, ME | 9,652 | 101 | 1.0x |
| Bath, ME | 8,815 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Ellsworth, ME | 8,657 | 99 | 1.0x |
| Topsham, ME | 7,271 | 109 | 1.1x |
| Belfast, ME | 6,986 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Gardiner, ME | 6,088 | 97 | 1.0x |
