Cost of Living in York, ME
Population 13,873 · Maine · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Housing in York sits 91% above the national median — $584,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $112,982 (51% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.
York is about 45 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 74% higher than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in York
The median home value in York is $583,800 — 91% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,436/month, 9% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $112,982/year is 51% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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, York has a cost of living index of 159 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 59% more expensive.
🏠 Housing
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💰 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.
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👥 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 York, ME?
York has a cost index of 159 (100 = national average). It is 59% above the national average.
What is average rent in York, ME?
The median gross rent in York is $1,436 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in York?
The median home value in York is $583,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in York?
The median household income in York is $112,982 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in York, ME?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in York is 5.5%. The Maine state income tax top rate is 7.2%.
Is York, ME affordable?
York is above average in cost of living, with an index of 159 — about 59% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in York?
York 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.
York at a Glance
- Population
- 13,873
- Median Income
- $112,982
- Home Value
- $583,800
- Median Rent
- $1,436/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 57.1°F
- Sales Tax
- 5.5%
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