What is the cost of living in Yarmouth, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Yarmouth has an overall cost of living index of 127, which is 1.3x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Yarmouth has a cost of living index that's 1.3x higher than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Yarmouth ranks as #32 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Yarmouth ranks as the #0 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Yarmouth Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Yarmouth. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Yarmouth is 101.
The Groceries index in Yarmouth is 103.
The Health index in Yarmouth is 177.
The Housing index in Yarmouth is 99.
The Transportation index in Yarmouth is 107.
The Utilities index in Yarmouth is 107.
| Living Expense | Yarmouth | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 177 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 107 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 105 | 100 |
Yarmouth Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth is $753,763.
The Median Rent in Yarmouth is $1,663.
The Median Income in Yarmouth is $93,575.
The Home Value To Income in Yarmouth is 8.1x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Yarmouth is 0.21x.
Yarmouth, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Yarmouth Services costs vs. Maine
Detailed Yarmouth Groceries costs vs. Maine
Detailed Yarmouth Health costs vs. Maine
Detailed Yarmouth Transportation costs vs. Maine
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Yarmouth
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Yarmouth. 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, 0.9x Yarmouth.
South Portland, ME has a cost of living index of 119, 0.9x Yarmouth.
Westbrook, ME has a cost of living index of 109, 0.9x Yarmouth.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Yarmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 68,854 | 120 | 0.9x |
| South Portland, ME | 26,930 | 119 | 0.9x |
| Westbrook, ME | 20,775 | 109 | 0.9x |
| Brunswick, ME | 17,652 | 107 | 0.8x |
| Bath, ME | 8,815 | 104 | 0.8x |
| Gorham, ME | 7,593 | 117 | 0.9x |
| Topsham, ME | 7,271 | 109 | 0.9x |
