What is the cost of living in Topsham, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Topsham has an overall cost of living index of 109, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Topsham has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Topsham ranks as #22 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Topsham ranks as the #10 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Topsham Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Topsham. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Topsham is 101.
The Groceries index in Topsham is 102.
The Health index in Topsham is 123.
The Housing index in Topsham is 103.
The Transportation index in Topsham is 105.
The Utilities index in Topsham is 103.
| Living Expense | Topsham | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 123 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 105 | 100 |
Topsham Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Topsham, 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 Topsham is $463,781.
The Median Rent in Topsham is $1,491.
The Median Income in Topsham is $100,024.
The Home Value To Income in Topsham is 4.6x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Topsham is 0.18x.
Topsham, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Topsham Services costs vs. Maine
Detailed Topsham Groceries costs vs. Maine
Detailed Topsham Health costs vs. Maine
Detailed Topsham Transportation costs vs. Maine
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Topsham
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Topsham. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Lewiston, ME has a cost of living index of 99, 0.9x Topsham.
Auburn, ME has a cost of living index of 101, 0.9x Topsham.
Brunswick, ME has a cost of living index of 107, 1.0x Topsham.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Topsham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ME | 38,324 | 99 | 0.9x |
| Auburn, ME | 24,602 | 101 | 0.9x |
| Brunswick, ME | 17,652 | 107 | 1.0x |
| Bath, ME | 8,815 | 104 | 1.0x |
| Yarmouth, ME | 6,289 | 127 | 1.2x |
| Gardiner, ME | 6,088 | 97 | 0.9x |
