Cost of Living in Brunswick, ME
Population 16,928 · Maine · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Brunswick a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $334,000.
Brunswick lies roughly 100 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Manchester — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Manchester's $336,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Brunswick
The median home value in Brunswick is $333,500 — 9% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,300/month, 1% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,190/year is 9% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Maine's top state income tax rate is 7.2% and the combined sales tax is 5.5%. The climate averages highs of 55.2°F and lows of 36.2°F, with about 66.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Brunswick has a cost of living index of 105 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 33 | 41 | 53 | 64 | 73 | 79 | 78 | 70 | 58 | 47 | 37 |
| Low °F | 12 | 14 | 24 | 32 | 44 | 53 | 59 | 58 | 50 | 39 | 30 | 20 |
| Precip" | 3.46 | 3.50 | 4.06 | 4.28 | 4.06 | 4.21 | 3.48 | 3.27 | 4.20 | 6.00 | 5.19 | 4.30 |
| Snow" | 19.3 | 13.6 | 18.7 | 3.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 9.8 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Brunswick, ME?
Brunswick has a cost index of 105 (100 = national average). It is 5% above the national average.
What is average rent in Brunswick, ME?
The median gross rent in Brunswick is $1,300 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Brunswick?
The median home value in Brunswick is $333,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Brunswick?
The median household income in Brunswick is $68,190 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Brunswick, ME?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Brunswick is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.
Is Brunswick, ME affordable?
Brunswick is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 105 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Brunswick?
Brunswick has average high temperatures of 55.2°F and average lows of 36.2°F. Annual precipitation is 50". Average annual snowfall is 66.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Brunswick at a Glance
- Population
- 16,928
- Median Income
- $68,190
- Home Value
- $333,500
- Median Rent
- $1,300/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 55.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.5%
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