Cost of Living · Maine
Most Affordable Counties in Maine 2026
Ranked by housing affordability including median rent and home values.
Top 10 — Cost of Living in Maine
Score reflects cost of living only — not overall county quality.
All Maine Counties — Cost of Living Rankings
16 counties ranked by cost of living score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Cost of Living Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County, ME | 70 | 53.8 |
| 2 | Aroostook County, ME | 65.8 | 48.6 |
| 3 | Piscataquis County, ME | 62.8 | 50.8 |
| 4 | Franklin County, ME | 60.8 | 54 |
| 5 | Somerset County, ME | 50.5 | 41.7 |
| 6 | Oxford County, ME | 49.8 | 45.5 |
| 7 | Penobscot County, ME | 31 | 39.2 |
| 8 | Kennebec County, ME | 29.7 | 40.5 |
| 9 | Waldo County, ME | 29.7 | 54.1 |
| 10 | Hancock County, ME | 25.6 | 51.3 |
| 11 | Androscoggin County, ME | 24.3 | 38.5 |
| 12 | Lincoln County, ME | 24.3 | 54.9 |
| 13 | Knox County, ME | 19.3 | 50.8 |
| 14 | Sagadahoc County, ME | 17.6 | 55.3 |
| 15 | York County, ME | 10.8 | 47.2 |
| 16 | Cumberland County, ME | 6.9 | 47.7 |