Gorham
#1 Best City 72
Gorham
Maine, USA
SafetyA-
CostC+
Growth75
Avg. Rent$1,800
Median Income$112,312
Cost of Living108/100
State Profile
Maine City Intelligence
Compare cost of living, salaries, and quality of life across cities in Maine.
Maine, known for its rugged coastline and vast forests, offers a lifestyle that prioritizes a slower pace and access to nature. The economy is diverse, with major industries including forest products, marine/aquaculture, food/agriculture, outdoor recreation, and manufacturing, alongside growing sectors like life sciences. While the cost of living is generally moderate compared to other New England states, housing costs can be higher in popular coastal areas like Portland. The climate features warm, sometimes humid summers and long, cold, and very snowy winters, especially inland, with coastal areas experiencing slightly milder temperatures.
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$65K
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Gorham
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About Maine
Maine is a state in USA with 20 cities tracked on Urblytica.
The average cost index across its cities is 105,
with average salaries around $64,682.
Explore cost of living, salary data, and quality of life metrics for each city below.
Cities in Maine
York
#2 Best City 69
York
Maine, USA
SafetyB
CostB-
Growth70
Avg. Rent$2,700
Median Income$121,250
Cost of Living95/100
Brunswick
#3 Best City 65
Brunswick
Maine, USA
SafetyA-
CostC+
Growth73
Avg. Rent$1,650
Median Income$74,952
Cost of Living105/100
Orono
#4 Best City 64
Orono
Maine, USA
SafetyA-
CostB-
Growth71
Avg. Rent$1,750
Median Income$59,784
Cost of Living95/100
Lewiston
#5 Best City 56
Lewiston
Maine, USA
SafetyB-
CostB-
Growth68
Avg. Rent$1,250
Median Income$53,000
Cost of Living94/100
Portland
#6 Best City 55
Portland
Maine, USA
SafetyC
CostC
Growth70
Avg. Rent$2,088
Median Income$79,540
Cost of Living114/100
Quintin Soloviev (CC BY 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons #7 Best City 49 Biddeford
Maine, USA
SafetyC-
CostC-
Growth60
Avg. Rent$2,199
Median Income$72,333
Cost of Living122/100
Sanford
#8 Best City
Sanford
Maine, USA
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Saco
#9 Best City
Saco
Maine, USA
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Augusta
#10 Best City
Augusta
Maine, USA
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Westbrook
#11 Best City
Westbrook
Maine, USA
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Auburn
#12 Best City
Auburn
Maine, USA
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Scarborough
#13 Best City
Scarborough
Maine, USA
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Windham
#14 Best City
Windham
Maine, USA
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South Portland
#15 Best City
South Portland
Maine, USA
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Waterville
#16 Best City
Waterville
Maine, USA
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Bangor
#17 Best City
Bangor
Maine, USA
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Falmouth
#18 Best City
Falmouth
Maine, USA
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Kennebunk
#19 Best City
Kennebunk
Maine, USA
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Presque Isle
#20 Best City
Presque Isle
Maine, USA
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$175
State Filing Fee
7.15%
State Income Tax
5.5%
Sales Tax
None
Franchise Tax
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Portland, ME
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Hartland, ME
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Camden, ME
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Windward Gardens
Camden, ME
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Canton, ME
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Canton, ME
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Courtland Rehab & Living Center
Ellsworth, ME
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Courtland Assisted Living
Ellsworth, ME
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Mainegeneral Rehab & Long Term Care - Gray Birch
Augusta, ME
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Maine Veterans Home - Augusta
Augusta, ME
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Maine Veterans Assisted Living-Augusta
Augusta, ME
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Granite Hill Estates
Hallowell, ME
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