Chisholm, ME Cost of Living


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Chisholm cost of living score
81.6
Less expensive
18.4% lower
than the US average
15.9% lower
than the Maine average
Chisholm, Maine gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.4% lower than the U.S. average and 15.9% higher than the average for Maine.

Chisholm, ME

Housing costs in Chisholm?
A typical home costs $126,400, which is 62.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 62.2% less expensive than the average Maine home, at $334,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chisholm costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.5% cheaper than the state average of $1,250.

Can I afford Chisholm?
To live comfortably in Chisholm, Maine, a minimum annual income of $24,120 for a family, and $31,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chisholm?
The cost of living in Chisholm, ME is slightly below the national average. The median home value is around $161,500 which is below the state average of $181,600. Groceries are also relatively inexpensive with a grocery index rating of 91.7, compared to the US average of 100. Utilities are also quite affordable with an index rating of 95.5 that is lower than the national average of 100. Combined with low gas prices and lower taxes than many other areas, living in Chisholm can be very budget-friendly.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChisholmMaineUnited States
  81.697.0100.0
  105.9107.1100
  95.196.5100.0
  66.6103.4100.0
  $126,400$334,000$338,100
  106.8%103.6%100.0%
  74.279.2100.0
  82.492.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I grew up in Chisholm, and lived at 35 Church Street. My Grandfather Joe LeClerc bought a single story bungalow at the turn of the century and built a two story home  More

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