Dexter, ME Cost of Living


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

Dexter, ME

Housing costs in Dexter?
A typical home costs $182,400, which is 46.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.4% less expensive than the average Maine home, at $334,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dexter costs $1,030 per month, which is 28.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.4% cheaper than the state average of $1,250.

Can I afford Dexter?
To live comfortably in Dexter, Maine, a minimum annual income of $34,920 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dexter?
The cost of living in Dexter, ME is relatively low compared to other parts of Maine. The median home cost in Dexter is around $125,000, which is significantly lower than the national average, and the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment hovers around $600. Utility costs are also quite affordable, with electricity averaging just over $100 per month for an average household and natural gas coming in slightly lower. Additionally, food costs are very reasonable due to the abundance of local farms and markets in the area. All of these factors make Dexter an ideal location for those looking for a more affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDexterMaineUnited States
  85.797.0100.0
  103.2107.1100
  101.096.5100.0
  46.0103.4100.0
  $182,400$334,000$338,100
  109.0%103.6%100.0%
  94.079.2100.0
  88.192.2100.0

   100=National Average

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