Rockland, ME Cost of Living


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Rockland cost of living score
92
Less expensive
8.0% lower
than the US average
5.2% lower
than the Maine average
Rockland, Maine gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.0% lower than the U.S. average and 5.2% higher than the average for Maine.

Rockland, ME

Housing costs in Rockland?
A typical home costs $294,900, which is 12.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.7% less expensive than the average Maine home, at $334,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Rockland costs $1,100 per month, which is 23.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,250.

Can I afford Rockland?
To live comfortably in Rockland, Maine, a minimum annual income of $56,520 for a family, and $36,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Rockland?
The cost of living in Rockland, ME is very reasonable. As of 2019, the median home price was $179,400, which is significantly lower than the national average of $231,200 and the state average of $220,000. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in Rockland will cost an average of around $800 per month. Utilities are also affordable with electricity costing around $100 per month for a 900 square foot apartment. Other expenses such as groceries and transportation are also low compared to other places in Maine. All in all, Rockland offers a great quality of life at an affordable cost!
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesRocklandMaineUnited States
  92.097.0100.0
  105.2107.1100
  93.996.5100.0
  69.8103.4100.0
  $294,900$334,000$338,100
  102.4%103.6%100.0%
  57.179.2100.0
  99.992.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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we are paying our property taxes on a monthly basis now...at $287 per month it is like a mortgage! we have been here 5 years and these taxes have gradually increased  More

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we are paying our property taxes on a monthly basis now...at $287 per month it is like a mortgage! we have been here 5 years and these taxes have gradually increased  More

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Rockland is a great town from July through mid October. Lots to see and do, culturally and environmentally but "cooler along the coast" is so true. Naturally  More

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