Cost of Living in Penobscot County, ME

Modeled annual cost: $50,874.

Median family income: $88,740.

Affordability Snapshot

ME County Median

$49,745

State Rank

7thMost expensive counties in ME out of 16See Maine county rankings

Median Income

$88,740

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Penobscot County, ME.

$13,339 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$50,874

Per year

  • Transport:$13,339
  • Housing:$11,529
  • Taxes:$10,071
  • Healthcare:$6,549
  • Other Costs:$4,955
  • Food:$4,431
  • 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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