Cost of Living in Eliot, ME
Population 6,978 · Maine · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Eliot a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $465,000.
Eliot is about 35 miles east of Manchester, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 38% higher than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Eliot
The median home value in Eliot is $465,100 — 52% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,837/month, 40% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,472/year is 35% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, 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 57.1°F and lows of 37.0°F. Overall, Eliot has a cost of living index of 147 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% more expensive.
Eliot 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
💰 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 | 32 | 36 | 43 | 55 | 66 | 75 | 81 | 80 | 72 | 60 | 48 | 38 |
| Low °F | 15 | 16 | 25 | 34 | 44 | 53 | 59 | 57 | 50 | 39 | 30 | 22 |
| Precip" | 3.38 | 3.52 | 4.39 | 4.20 | 3.80 | 4.28 | 3.76 | 3.43 | 3.86 | 4.79 | 3.95 | 4.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Eliot, ME?
Eliot has a cost index of 147 (100 = national average). It is 47% above the national average.
What is average rent in Eliot, ME?
The median gross rent in Eliot is $1,837 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Eliot?
The median home value in Eliot is $465,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Eliot?
The median household income in Eliot is $100,472 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Eliot, ME?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Eliot is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.
Is Eliot, ME affordable?
Eliot is above average in cost of living, with an index of 147 — about 47% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Eliot?
Eliot has average high temperatures of 57.1°F and average lows of 37.0°F. Annual precipitation is 47.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Eliot at a Glance
- Population
- 6,978
- Median Income
- $100,472
- Home Value
- $465,100
- Median Rent
- $1,837/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.9%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.1°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.5%
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