Cost of Living in Franklin County, ME

Modeled annual cost: $48,919.

Median family income: $79,947.

Affordability Snapshot

ME County Median

$49,745

State Rank

11thMost expensive counties in ME out of 16See Maine county rankings

Median Income

$79,947

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Franklin County, ME.

$14,881 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,919

Per year

  • Transport:$14,881
  • Taxes:$9,554
  • Housing:$9,180
  • Healthcare:$6,753
  • Food:$4,350
  • Other Costs:$4,201
  • Childcare:$0

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

Cheaper counties in Maine

1Washington County, ME
$46,925
2Aroostook County, ME
$47,188
3Piscataquis County, ME
$48,250
4Somerset County, ME
$48,741
5Androscoggin County, ME
$48,823

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