Cost of Living in Naples, ME
Population 3,949 · Maine · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Naples a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $257,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Geographically, Naples lies roughly 80 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Manchester. Median home values run roughly 23% lower than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Naples
The median home value in Naples is $257,300 — 16% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,412/month, 7% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,278/year is 8% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, 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 57.0°F and lows of 32.4°F. Overall, Naples has a cost of living index of 94 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% less expensive.
Naples 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 | 31 | 34 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 77 | 82 | 81 | 73 | 59 | 47 | 36 |
| Low °F | 7 | 9 | 19 | 30 | 42 | 51 | 56 | 54 | 46 | 35 | 26 | 15 |
| Precip" | 3.36 | 2.94 | 3.60 | 4.46 | 3.69 | 4.13 | 3.88 | 3.58 | 4.04 | 4.73 | 4.35 | 4.15 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Naples, ME?
Naples has a cost index of 94 (100 = national average). It is 6% below the national average.
What is average rent in Naples, ME?
The median gross rent in Naples is $1,412 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Naples?
The median home value in Naples is $257,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Naples?
The median household income in Naples is $68,278 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Naples, ME?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Naples is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.
Is Naples, ME affordable?
Naples 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 Naples?
Naples has average high temperatures of 57.0°F and average lows of 32.4°F. Annual precipitation is 46.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Naples at a Glance
- Population
- 3,949
- Median Income
- $68,278
- Home Value
- $257,300
- Median Rent
- $1,412/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.9%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.0°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.5%
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