Pownal, ME Cost of Living


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Pownal cost of living score
112.5
More expensive
12.5% higher
than the US average
16.0% higher
than the Maine average
Pownal, 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.

Pownal, ME

Housing costs in Pownal?
A typical home costs $469,400, which is 38.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.5% more expensive than the average Maine home, at $334,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pownal costs $1,550 per month, which is 8.4% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.4% more than the state average of $1,250.

Can I afford Pownal?
To live comfortably in Pownal, Maine, a minimum annual income of $90,000 for a family, and $48,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pownal?
The cost of living in Pownal, ME is relatively low compared to other Maine towns. The median home value is $187,000 and the median rent price is $1,120, both far below the state average. Property taxes are also low, averaging just 1.19%. Groceries and healthcare are also quite affordable. The overall cost of living index for Pownal is 96.9 which places it significantly below the US national average of 100. All these factors together make Pownal a great place to live for those looking for an affordable lifestyle in a peaceful rural setting with excellent amenities and services nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPownalMaineUnited States
  112.597.0100.0
  110.5107.1100
  90.596.5100.0
  139.4103.4100.0
  $469,400$334,000$338,100
  103.4%103.6%100.0%
  82.079.2100.0
  114.392.2100.0

   100=National Average

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