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Cost of living in Androscoggin County, ME

Part of the Lewiston Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,902/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 112,323 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $765 26%
Federal tax $515 18%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $348 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $213 7%
Energy $206 7%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Androscoggin County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$593
per month
1 bedroom
$765
per month
2 bedroom
$1,038
per month
3 bedroom
$1,238
per month
4 bedroom
$1,467
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Androscoggin County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$67,298
per year
Individual earnings
$41,566
per year
Per capita
$35,885
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Androscoggin County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$232,000
Annual property tax
$2,913

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Androscoggin County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 24.7¢/kWh
Natural gas
$70
per month
Annual total
$2,472
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Androscoggin County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Androscoggin County

State and local tax rates for Maine.

State income tax
7.2%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
5.5%
Combined sales tax
5.5%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Androscoggin County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.6 min
Drive alone
74.1%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
12.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Androscoggin County

What it costs to live in Androscoggin County each month.

Single person
$2,902
per month
  • Rent $765
  • Energy $206
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $348
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $515
  • State tax $213
Couple
$4,342
per month
  • Rent $1,038
  • Energy $247
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $577
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $771
  • State tax $360
Family
$6,698
per month
  • Rent $1,238
  • Energy $309
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $875
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $771
  • State tax $360

Frequently asked questions about Androscoggin County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Androscoggin County?

In Androscoggin County, ME, a one-bedroom apartment averages $765 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,038 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,238 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Androscoggin County?

In Androscoggin County, ME, the average household income is $67,298 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,566 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Androscoggin County?

The estimated cost of living in Androscoggin County, ME is approximately $2,902 per month for a single person, $4,342 for a couple, $6,698 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Androscoggin County?

The combined sales tax rate in Androscoggin County, ME is 5.50%, which includes the Maine state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Androscoggin County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Androscoggin County, ME would need approximately $2,902 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $67,298 per year ($5,608 per month). Androscoggin County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Androscoggin County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Androscoggin County, ME is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Androscoggin County?

The average home value in Androscoggin County, ME is $232,000, with average annual property taxes of $2,913, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Androscoggin County compare to other areas?

You can compare Androscoggin County, ME with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Androscoggin County is in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources