Cost of Living in Camden, ME
Population 3,665 · Maine · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Camden a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $474,000. At 6.2%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located 145 miles northeast of Manchester, Camden is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 41% higher than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Camden
The median home value in Camden is $473,800 — 55% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,064/month, 19% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $80,897/year is 8% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Maine's top state income tax rate is 7.2% and the combined sales tax is 5.5%. Overall, Camden has a cost of living index of 126 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% more expensive.
Camden has limited residential data
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🏠 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
💨 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 Camden, ME?
Camden has a cost index of 126 (100 = national average). It is 26% above the national average.
What is average rent in Camden, ME?
The median gross rent in Camden is $1,064 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Camden?
The median home value in Camden is $473,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Camden?
The median household income in Camden is $80,897 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Camden, ME?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Camden is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.
Is Camden, ME affordable?
Camden is above average in cost of living, with an index of 126 — about 26% higher than the national average.
Camden at a Glance
- Population
- 3,665
- Median Income
- $80,897
- Home Value
- $473,800
- Median Rent
- $1,064/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.2%
- Sales Tax
- 5.5%
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