Cost of Living in Skowhegan, ME

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7%
Overall NAT. AVG.
3%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
33%
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 Skowhegan Maine National
Cost of living93100100
Groceries103103100
Health care101101100
Housing6791100
Transportation105103100
Utilities110108100
Lifestyle & Entertainment104103100
Household Items103103100
Education & Childcare104106100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Skowhegan is 7% lower than the Maine average
  • The cost of living in Skowhegan is 7% lower than the national average
  • Skowhegan housing is 33% lower 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$82,447$6,871$1,924$2,474
      Renters$45,608$3,801$1,064$1,368
      The percent of monthly income spent on housing can be a good indicator of the affordability of housing in Skowhegan, ME, as well as the overall cost of living. As a general rule of thumb, the debt-to-income ratio (DTI) for homeowners or renters should be not more than 28 percent of gross income to be spent on housing related costs and not more than 36 percent of income on all expenses, including debts. The median income for Skowhegan homeowners, is $82,447. This would allow for a maximum of $1,924 per month to be spent on housing costs. For renters, the median monthly income is $45,608 which would result in a maximum of $1,064 to be spent on rental 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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      Skowhegan, ME6,525936.9%

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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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