What is the cost of living in Westbrook, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Westbrook has an overall cost of living index of 109, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Westbrook has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Westbrook ranks as #22 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Westbrook ranks as the #10 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Westbrook Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Westbrook. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Westbrook is 102.
The Groceries index in Westbrook is 103.
The Health index in Westbrook is 123.
The Housing index in Westbrook is 102.
The Transportation index in Westbrook is 107.
The Utilities index in Westbrook is 106.
| Living Expense | Westbrook | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 123 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 106 | 105 | 100 |
Westbrook Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Westbrook, 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 Westbrook is $449,009.
The Median Rent in Westbrook is $1,392.
The Median Income in Westbrook is $85,038.
The Home Value To Income in Westbrook is 5.3x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Westbrook is 0.2x.
Westbrook, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Westbrook Services costs vs. Maine
Detailed Westbrook Groceries costs vs. Maine
Detailed Westbrook Health costs vs. Maine
Detailed Westbrook Transportation costs vs. Maine
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Westbrook
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Westbrook. 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 Westbrook.
South Portland, ME has a cost of living index of 119, 1.1x Westbrook.
Saco, ME has a cost of living index of 114, 1.0x Westbrook.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Westbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 68,854 | 120 | 1.1x |
| South Portland, ME | 26,930 | 119 | 1.1x |
| Saco, ME | 20,819 | 114 | 1.0x |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 9,244 | 110 | 1.0x |
| Gorham, ME | 7,593 | 117 | 1.1x |
| Yarmouth, ME | 6,289 | 127 | 1.2x |
| North Windham, ME | 5,417 | 109 | 1.0x |
