Cape Elizabeth, ME Cost of Living


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Cape Elizabeth cost of living score
112.5
More expensive
12.5% higher
than the US average
16.0% higher
than the Maine average
Cape Elizabeth, Maine gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 112.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.5% higher than the U.S. average and 16.0% higher than the average for Maine.

Cape Elizabeth, ME

Housing costs in Cape Elizabeth?
A typical home costs $750,500, which is 122.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 124.7% more expensive than the average Maine home, at $334,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cape Elizabeth costs $2,040 per month, which is 42.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 38.7% more than the state average of $1,250.

Can I afford Cape Elizabeth?
To live comfortably in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, a minimum annual income of $143,640 for a family, and $63,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cape Elizabeth?
The cost of living in Cape Elizabeth, ME is higher than the national average, but not overwhelmingly so. Home prices are similarly expensive as well with a median value of $392,800. However, utilities are relatively cheap compared to other places in the US due to the presence of low-cost electricity and natural gas from the nearby hydroelectric dams on the Androscoggin River. Overall, it may be more expensive to live in Cape Elizabeth than other parts of Maine or even New England for that matter, but quality of life is high and residents enjoy access to many amenities and services.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCape ElizabethMaineUnited States
  112.597.0100.0
  114.9107.1100
  90.596.5100.0
  234.6103.4100.0
  $750,500$334,000$338,100
  102.7%103.6%100.0%
  82.379.2100.0
  114.392.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Cape Elizabeth is a lovely town, right on the Maine shoreline, and just outside the city of Portland. If you love nature and the outdoors, you will love Cape Elizabeth.  More

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Over 12 years ago

Moved to CE in 2007 and find it to be very beautiful seacoast town that includes farms, Maine coast views, great seafood and local produce, and a homey feel. The local  More

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