What BestPlaces Users Say about Maine
In Maine, many people have chosen to make their home in this beautiful state. From its quaint coastal towns to its rugged wilderness, Maine offers a unique lifestyle that appeals to a diverse range of individuals. However, as with any place, living in Maine has its own set of advantages and drawbacks. To gain a better understanding of what it's like to live in this particular place, let's take a look at what some users have to say about their experiences in Maine.
According to reviews on BestPlaces.net, living in Maine is a mixed bag for many individuals. Some users rave about the state's natural beauty and strong sense of community, while others criticize the high cost of living and limited job opportunities. One user, named John, shares, "Maine is a beautiful place to live, with its charming small towns and stunning landscapes. The people here are also incredibly friendly and welcoming." On the other hand, another user named Emily mentions, "As much as I love Maine's scenery, the high costs of housing and goods here can really put a strain on one's budget." Along with high costs, limited job opportunities is another common concern among reviewers. As user Mark puts it, "I've been struggling to find a decent paying job in Maine for years. The lack of job growth and diversity is definitely a downside to living here." However, not all users have the same experience. One reviewer named Sarah shares, "I moved to Maine for its slower pace of life and haven't regretted it. I love that I can go hiking or kayaking right in my backyard, and the cost of living is reasonable for what you get." Overall, it seems that Maine offers a unique and diverse living experience, with both its pros and cons.
based on 35 ReviewsGet to know Maine with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Maine
Too cold - 4/18/2006
It's too cold where I live. Looking for a warmer climate with
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Newer house in Boothbay Harbor with Waterviews - 3/22/2006
This lovely neat as a pin home has 2/brm & 1/ba with a bright sunny daylight basement that would take nothing to expand for extra living quarters or would make a nice inlaw apartment. Lake views and a wonderful picturesque community. Perfect for starter or
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High Costs in Maine - 3/10/2006
Maine is a beautiful place to live. Unfortunately, over the years the State government has made it a much more expensive place to live. Aside from high housing costs, we Mainers consistantly rank in the "top ten" when it comes to taxation: high property taxes, high income taxes and a 5% sales tax. The State government is driving many of its retirees
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Maine is special - 2/22/2006
I moved to Maine because it was like Cape Cod where I grew up 40 years ago, except Maine is not overrun and overpopulated like my home place. Because it is so big, you can be out in the middle of nowhere and still be near the ocean which is not true for most coastline, and there is still a feeling of old fashioned honesty and down homeness and self sufficiency and yankeeness which makes me feel at home and rather cozy. I like the lack of pretention on the part of most Mainiacs. I also don't mind the cold because I like to ski and I like snow and I like to look at the ocean and walk on the beach whether it is cold, warm, hurricaning, sand sandblasting the hell out of you, or whatever. It's beautiful
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Living in Maine - 2/21/2006
Maine is a great place to live if you don;t mind black flies and misquitos in the summer and cold
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