Cost of Living in Waldo County, ME

Modeled annual cost: $52,749.

Median family income: $82,070.

Affordability Snapshot

ME County Median

$49,745

State Rank

6thMost expensive counties in ME out of 16See Maine county rankings

Median Income

$82,070

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Waldo County, ME.

$14,228 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$52,749

Per year

  • Transport:$14,228
  • Housing:$11,352
  • Taxes:$10,540
  • Healthcare:$6,753
  • Other Costs:$5,029
  • Food:$4,846
  • 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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