Cost Of Living in South Paris, ME

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7%

Overall NAT. AVG.

3%

Groceries NAT. AVG.

30%

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	South Paris	Maine	National
Cost of living	93	100	100
Groceries	103	103	100
Health care	102	101	100
Housing	70	91	100
Transportation	104	103	100
Utilities	105	108	100
Lifestyle & Entertainment	101	103	100
Household Items	103	103	100
Education & Childcare	105	106	100

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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

The cost of living in South Paris is 7% lower than the Maine average
The cost of living in South Paris is 7% lower than the national average
South Paris housing is 30% 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	$88,592	$7,383	$2,067	$2,658
Renters	$27,528	$2,294	$642	$826

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.
Norway, ME	2,629	91	8.8%
Oxford, ME	1,063	94	5.6%
Mechanic Falls, ME	2,187	97	3.4%
Lewiston, ME	37,532	97	2.9%
Bridgton, ME	1,911	98	2.0%
South Paris, ME	1,898	93	6.8%

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City	Population	Cost of Living Index	National Avg.
Kingstown, MD	1,898	114	14.5%
Waterville, MN	1,898	93	7.0%
Lynnwood-Pricedale, PA	1,898	90	10.2%
Troy, TN	1,898	85	14.8%
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz, TX	1,898	78	22.1%
South Paris, ME	1,898	93	6.8%