Cost of Living in Gorham, ME

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18%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
50%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Gorham Maine National
Cost of living118100100
Groceries103103100
Health care101101100
Housing15091100
Transportation101103100
Utilities109108100
Lifestyle & Entertainment105103100
Household Items103103100
Education & Childcare109106100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Gorham is 18% higher than the Maine average
  • The cost of living in Gorham is 18% higher than the national average
  • Gorham housing is 50% higher than the national average
  • Maine general sales tax is 8% higher than the national average
  • Maine state income tax is 123% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$151,237$12,603$3,529$4,538
      Renters$70,900$5,908$1,654$2,127
      The affordability of the housing market in Gorham, ME as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Gorham homeowners, the median income is $151,237. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $3,529 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $70,900. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $1,654 for their rent related monthly costs.

      Maine Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      Maine 5.5% 5.5%

      Maine Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      Maine 5.8% 7.15%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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