What is the cost of living in Saco, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Saco has an overall cost of living index of 114, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Saco has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Saco ranks as #25 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Saco ranks as the #7 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Saco Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Saco. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Saco is 104.
The Groceries index in Saco is 101.
The Health index in Saco is 143.
The Housing index in Saco is 103.
The Transportation index in Saco is 107.
The Utilities index in Saco is 104.
| Living Expense | Saco | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 143 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 105 | 100 |
Saco Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Saco, 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 Saco is $520,612.
The Median Rent in Saco is $1,249.
The Median Income in Saco is $92,241.
The Home Value To Income in Saco is 5.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Saco is 0.16x.
Saco, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Saco Services costs vs. Maine
Detailed Saco Groceries costs vs. Maine
Detailed Saco Health costs vs. Maine
Detailed Saco Transportation costs vs. Maine
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Saco
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Saco. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Portland, ME has a cost of living index of 120, 1.1x Saco.
South Portland, ME has a cost of living index of 119, 1.0x Saco.
Biddeford, ME has a cost of living index of 115, 1.0x Saco.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Saco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 68,854 | 120 | 1.1x |
| South Portland, ME | 26,930 | 119 | 1.0x |
| Biddeford, ME | 22,498 | 115 | 1.0x |
| Westbrook, ME | 20,775 | 109 | 1.0x |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 9,244 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Gorham, ME | 7,593 | 117 | 1.0x |
| Kennebunk, ME | 6,221 | 121 | 1.1x |
