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 6.66% (30-yr fixed), including Maine property tax and insurance. Data through 2026-06.

  1. Waterville — typical home $253K, income to buy about $70,000/yr
  2. Augusta — typical home $287K, income to buy about $79,000/yr
  3. Bangor — typical home $295K, income to buy about $81,000/yr
  4. Lewiston — typical home $306K, income to buy about $84,000/yr
  5. Orono — typical home $319K, income to buy about $88,000/yr
  6. Auburn — typical home $334K, income to buy about $92,000/yr
  7. Sanford — typical home $380K, income to buy about $105,000/yr
  8. Westbrook — typical home $466K, income to buy about $128,000/yr
  9. Brunswick — typical home $505K, income to buy about $139,000/yr
  10. Biddeford — typical home $520K, income to buy about $143,000/yr
  11. Saco — typical home $533K, income to buy about $147,000/yr
  12. South Portland — typical home $540K, income to buy about $149,000/yr
  13. Portland — typical home $571K, income to buy about $157,000/yr

At the other end, Maine's priciest markets: Portland ($157,000/yr), South Portland ($149,000/yr), Saco ($147,000/yr), Biddeford ($143,000/yr), Brunswick ($139,000/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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