The most affordable cities to buy a house in Maine (2026)

Every Maine city over 10,000 residents, ranked by the gross household income it takes to buy the typical home: 20% down at 6.76% (30-yr fixed), including Maine property tax and insurance. Data through 2026-07.

1. Waterville — typical home $255K, income to buy about $71,000/yr
2. Augusta — typical home $285K, income to buy about $79,000/yr
3. Bangor — typical home $292K, income to buy about $81,000/yr
4. Lewiston — typical home $306K, income to buy about $85,000/yr
5. Orono — typical home $322K, income to buy about $89,000/yr
6. Auburn — typical home $333K, income to buy about $92,000/yr
7. Sanford — typical home $379K, income to buy about $105,000/yr
8. Westbrook — typical home $465K, income to buy about $129,000/yr
9. Brunswick — typical home $506K, income to buy about $140,000/yr
10. Biddeford — typical home $518K, income to buy about $144,000/yr
11. Saco — typical home $532K, income to buy about $148,000/yr
12. South Portland — typical home $533K, income to buy about $148,000/yr
13. Portland — typical home $567K, income to buy about $157,000/yr

At the other end, Maine's priciest markets: Portland ($157,000/yr), South Portland ($148,000/yr), Saco ($148,000/yr), Biddeford ($144,000/yr), Brunswick ($140,000/yr).

"Income to buy" holds the typical home's payment inside the 28% lender guideline. Your own verdict depends on savings and debts — open any city and run your numbers, or see the whole country on the affordability map.

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