Exeter, ME Cost of Living


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Exeter cost of living score
85.7
Less expensive
14.3% lower
than the US average
11.6% lower
than the Maine average
Exeter, Maine gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 85.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.3% lower than the U.S. average and 11.6% higher than the average for Maine.

Exeter, ME

Housing costs in Exeter?
A typical home costs $195,300, which is 42.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 41.5% less expensive than the average Maine home, at $334,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Exeter costs $1,060 per month, which is 25.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 17.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,250.

Can I afford Exeter?
To live comfortably in Exeter, Maine, a minimum annual income of $37,440 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Exeter?
Exeter, ME is a relatively affordable place to live, with the cost of living being below the national average. Groceries and healthcare are particularly economical; however, housing costs are slightly higher than in other parts of the state due to its close proximity to Boston and Portland. The median home value is around $266,400 for a family-sized home with three bedrooms. Other living expenses such as utilities, transportation, and dining out are all at or near the national average for similar sized cities. All in all, Exeter is an affordable city when it comes to day-to-day living expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesExeterMaineUnited States
  85.797.0100.0
  104.3107.1100
  101.096.5100.0
  59.8103.4100.0
  $195,300$334,000$338,100
  109.0%103.6%100.0%
  86.179.2100.0
  87.792.2100.0

   100=National Average

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