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Best places to live in Maine

CityLedger tracks 2 Maine metros, led by Portland. Cost of living runs from about 97 to 102 against a U.S. average of 100. Every figure below is computed from public U.S. government data and links to a full profile.

Lowest cost of living
Bangor
97 (US=100)
Best value (real income)
Portland
$91,364
Highest livability
Portland
76/100
Safest from disasters
Portland
$9/$10k
MetroLivabilityCost of livingMedian incomeMedian rent
Portland, ME76102$93,062$1,590/mo
Bangor, ME4697$66,506$1,015/mo

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