2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Damariscotta, ME vs Stonington, ME

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Is it cheaper to live in Stonington or is it cheaper to live in Damariscotta?
- Stonington is 2.2% more expensive than Damariscotta.

Which city has more affordable housing, Stonington or Damariscotta?
- Stonington housing costs are 5.5% less expensive than Damariscotta housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Damariscotta or is Health Care more affordable in Stonington.
- Health related expenses are 23.7% more in Stonington.
 Damariscotta, MEStonington, MEUnited States
 Overall  Unlock95.7100
 Food & Groceries111.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock117.8100
 Housing109.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$352,100$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock72.8100
 Miscellaneous104.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Damariscotta    1 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Wiscassett has a humongous amount of hubris to confer this title on themselves, particularly with D-Town just down the road !!! Damariscotta is 5 star quaint,  More

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Reviews for Stonington    1 Reviews

We just purchased a second home in Stonington and love all the amenities the village and community offers, from yoga classes at the Community Center, fresh lobster from  More

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