Cost of Living in Pittsfield, ME
Population 3,078 · Maine · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Pittsfield a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $151,000. Around 22% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Pittsfield lies roughly 160 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 55% lower than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Pittsfield
The median home value in Pittsfield is $151,100 — 50% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $851/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,292/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.2%, 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%. Overall, Pittsfield has a cost of living index of 56 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% less expensive.
Pittsfield 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
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Pittsfield, ME?
Pittsfield has a cost index of 56 (100 = national average). It is 44% below the national average.
What is average rent in Pittsfield, ME?
The median gross rent in Pittsfield is $851 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Pittsfield?
The median home value in Pittsfield is $151,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Pittsfield?
The median household income in Pittsfield is $57,292 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Pittsfield, ME?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pittsfield is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.
Is Pittsfield, ME affordable?
Yes, Pittsfield is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 56 — about 44% below the US national average of 100.
Pittsfield at a Glance
- Population
- 3,078
- Median Income
- $57,292
- Home Value
- $151,100
- Median Rent
- $851/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.2%
- Sales Tax
- 5.5%
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