Lincoln, ME Cost of Living


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Lincoln cost of living score
85.7
Less expensive
14.3% lower
than the US average
11.6% lower
than the Maine average
Lincoln, 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.

Lincoln, ME

Housing costs in Lincoln?
A typical home costs $175,900, which is 48.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.3% less expensive than the average Maine home, at $334,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lincoln costs $980 per month, which is 31.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.6% more than the state average of $1,250.

Can I afford Lincoln?
To live comfortably in Lincoln, Maine, a minimum annual income of $33,840 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lincoln?
The cost of living in Lincoln, ME is relatively low compared to larger cities and other parts of the United States. The median home price in Lincoln is $109,000, which is significantly lower than the national average of $210,000. Additionally, the cost of living index for Lincoln is 85.2 which is almost 15 points lower than the national average. This means that it costs less to buy groceries, gasoline, utilities, housing, and other necessities in Lincoln than it does across America as a whole. Of course there are always exceptions to this rule depending on individual needs or lifestyles but overall it can be said that life in Lincoln is affordable for most people.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLincolnMaineUnited States
  85.797.0100.0
  102.9107.1100
  101.096.5100.0
  52.3103.4100.0
  $175,900$334,000$338,100
  88.7%103.6%100.0%
  78.479.2100.0
  87.992.2100.0

   100=National Average

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