Cost of Living in Durham, ME
Population 4,203 · Maine · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Durham sits on the smaller end of the Maine city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 6.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Durham lies roughly 95 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Manchester — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 14% lower than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Durham
The median home value in Durham is $287,800 — 6% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $96,492/year is 29% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.3%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 55.2°F and lows of 36.2°F, with about 66.8" of annual snowfall. Overall, Durham has a cost of living index of 94 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% less expensive.
Durham has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
🛒 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Durham, ME?
Durham has a cost index of 94 (100 = national average). It is 6% below the national average.
What is the average home price in Durham?
The median home value in Durham is $287,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Durham?
The median household income in Durham is $96,492 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Durham, ME?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Durham is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.
Is Durham, ME affordable?
Durham is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 94 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Durham?
Durham 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.
Durham at a Glance
- Population
- 4,203
- Median Income
- $96,492
- Home Value
- $287,800
- Unemployment
- 6.3%
- Avg High Temp
- 55.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.5%
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