Cost of Living in Somerset County, ME

Modeled annual cost: $48,741.

Median family income: $72,186.

Affordability Snapshot

ME County Median

$49,745

State Rank

13thMost expensive counties in ME out of 16See Maine county rankings

Median Income

$72,186

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Somerset County, ME.

$13,981 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$48,741

Per year

  • Transport:$13,981
  • Housing:$10,092
  • Taxes:$9,506
  • Healthcare:$6,599
  • Other Costs:$4,419
  • Food:$4,142
  • 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

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