Cost of Living in Kittery, ME

Get 300+ Local Insights for Any Address in Kittery, ME

Get Access to 300+ Local Data Points
D-
24%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
69%
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 Kittery Maine National
Cost of living124100100
Groceries103103100
Health care103101100
Housing16991100
Transportation104103100
Utilities107108100
Lifestyle & Entertainment108103100
Household Items101103100
Education & Childcare108106100
Does this Area Fit Your Budget? Local Insights Report
  • Know the community before you call it home
  • Compare multiple areas side by side
  • Access over 300 data points for any address
Local Insights Report

Homes For Sale In Kittery, ME

property for sale

19 Bridge St #3

Kittery, ME
property for sale

26 Regency Cir #3

Kittery, ME
property for sale

50 Huntington Way

Kittery, ME
property for sale

7 Robin Ln #2

Kittery, ME

Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Kittery is 24% higher than the Maine average
  • The cost of living in Kittery is 24% higher than the national average
  • Kittery housing is 69% 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

Most Affordable Places to Live in and Around Kittery

See all the best places to live around Kittery

Compare Kittery, ME Cost of Living

City Image
    City Default Image
      vs
      How would you rate the cost of living in Kittery?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      Is the cost of living increasing or decreasing in Kittery?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Kittery poll results

      The best places in Maine

      Here are the best places to live in MaineMost Dangerous States In The USThese are the largest cities in MaineSafest Cities In The US
      Best Places in Maine

      Salary Calculator

      This is how much you would need to earn in
      Price difference in compared to
      Cost of living index
      Groceries index
      Health care index
      Housing index
      Transportation index
      Utilities index
      Lifestyle index
      Household index
      Educare index

      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$85,229$7,102$1,989$2,557
      Renters$74,249$6,187$1,732$2,228
      A good indicator of the general affordability of housing in Kittery, ME, is the percentage of monthly income that should be spent on housing expenses, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Generally speaking, no more than 28 percent of your total gross income should be spent on your housing expenses and not more than 36 percent of your gross income on total expenses, including debts. In Kittery, the median monthly income is $85,229 for those who own their own homes. Under the standard rule, that income level would allow for $1,989 to be budgeted for housing expenses each month, at the most. Renters, on the other hand, earn about $74,249, per the median income in the area. That would allow for renters to spend up to $1,732 on monthly rental expenses.

      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%

      Nearby cities with low cost of living

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      Rochester, NH31,9881043.8%
      Berwick, ME2,0581065.7%
      North Berwick, ME1,7781088.3%
      Somersworth, NH12,3811088.5%
      Exeter, NH9,64911312.8%
      Kittery, ME5,48912423.8%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
      James City, NC5,489936.8%
      Fairport, NY5,4891098.6%
      Evansville, WI5,489991.3%
      Linton, IN5,4918118.6%
      Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, QC5,486n/a 
      Kittery, ME5,48912423.8%
      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.
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2026