Cost of Living in Aroostook County, ME

Modeled annual cost: $47,188.

Median family income: $72,864.

Affordability Snapshot

ME County Median

$49,745

State Rank

15thMost expensive counties in ME out of 16See Maine county rankings

Median Income

$72,864

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Aroostook County, ME.

$14,054 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$47,188

Per year

  • Transport:$14,054
  • Taxes:$9,096
  • Housing:$8,760
  • Healthcare:$6,994
  • Food:$4,246
  • Other Costs:$4,038
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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