Cost of Living in Lisbon Falls, ME

Population 4,185 · Maine · Data vintage 2023

78
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lisbon Falls 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.

Located 100 miles northeast of Manchester, Lisbon Falls is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 29% lower than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 78
Rent 78

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Lisbon Falls

The median home value in Lisbon Falls is $237,800 — 22% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,028/month, 22% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $71,513/year is 4% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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, Lisbon Falls has a cost of living index of 78 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$237,800
22% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$236,670
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
22% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.3x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.4%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$839
1 BR
$901
2 BR
$1,155
3 BR
$1,455
4 BR
$1,649
Owner-occupied 73.5%
Renter-occupied 26.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,028
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,642/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
30.3 min
12% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.1%
Carpooled
13.6%
Walked
1.9%
Work from home
7.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.2%
Total Sales Tax 5.5%
State rate 5.5%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 1.4%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$71,513
4% below avg
Per Capita Income
$36,440
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
28% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.4%
Graduate degree 6.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.8
Male median age 41.1
Female median age 46.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
55.2°F
Avg Low
36.2°F
Annual Precip
50"
Annual Snowfall
66.8"
10° 28° 45° 63° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 303341536473797870584737
Low °F 121424324453595850393020
Precip" 3.463.504.064.284.064.213.483.274.206.005.194.30
Snow" 19.313.618.73.30.00.00.00.00.00.21.99.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 35 — Good
82.5%
Good air days/yr
77
Max AQI recorded
205
PM2.5 days
153
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lisbon Falls, ME?

Lisbon Falls has a cost index of 78 (100 = national average). It is 22% below the national average.

What is average rent in Lisbon Falls, ME?

The median gross rent in Lisbon Falls is $1,028 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lisbon Falls?

The median home value in Lisbon Falls is $237,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lisbon Falls?

The median household income in Lisbon Falls is $71,513 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lisbon Falls, ME?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lisbon Falls is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.

Is Lisbon Falls, ME affordable?

Yes, Lisbon Falls is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 78 — about 22% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Lisbon Falls?

Lisbon Falls 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.

Lisbon Falls at a Glance

Population
4,185
Median Income
$71,513
Home Value
$237,800
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg High Temp
55.2°F
Sales Tax
5.5%
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