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 7.03% (30-yr fixed), including Maine property tax and insurance. Data through 2026-08.

  1. Waterville — typical home $254K, income to buy about $72,000/yr
  2. Augusta — typical home $282K, income to buy about $80,000/yr
  3. Bangor — typical home $288K, income to buy about $82,000/yr
  4. Lewiston — typical home $298K, income to buy about $85,000/yr
  5. Orono — typical home $314K, income to buy about $89,000/yr
  6. Auburn — typical home $327K, income to buy about $93,000/yr
  7. Sanford — typical home $375K, income to buy about $107,000/yr
  8. Westbrook — typical home $458K, income to buy about $130,000/yr
  9. Brunswick — typical home $497K, income to buy about $141,000/yr
  10. Biddeford — typical home $511K, income to buy about $145,000/yr
  11. South Portland — typical home $523K, income to buy about $148,000/yr
  12. Saco — typical home $525K, income to buy about $149,000/yr
  13. Portland — typical home $559K, income to buy about $159,000/yr

At the other end, Maine's priciest markets: Portland ($159,000/yr), Saco ($149,000/yr), South Portland ($148,000/yr), Biddeford ($145,000/yr), Brunswick ($141,000/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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