Cost of living in Aroostook County, ME
Population 67,227 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Aroostook County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in Aroostook County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Aroostook County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Aroostook County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Aroostook County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Aroostook County
State and local tax rates for Maine.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Aroostook County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Aroostook County
What it costs to live in Aroostook County each month.
- Rent $536
- Energy $206
- Water $55
- Groceries $348
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $482
- State tax $202
- Rent $806
- Energy $247
- Water $65
- Groceries $577
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $558
- State tax $285
- Rent $920
- Energy $309
- Water $75
- Groceries $875
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $558
- State tax $285
Frequently asked questions about Aroostook County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Aroostook County?
In Aroostook County, ME, a one-bedroom apartment averages $536 per month, a two-bedroom averages $806 per month, a three-bedroom averages $920 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Aroostook County?
In Aroostook County, ME, the average household income is $54,254 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,530 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Aroostook County?
The estimated cost of living in Aroostook County, ME is approximately $2,629 per month for a single person, $3,822 for a couple, $6,092 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Aroostook County?
The combined sales tax rate in Aroostook County, ME is 5.50%, which includes the Maine state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Aroostook County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Aroostook County, ME would need approximately $2,629 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,254 per year ($4,521 per month). Aroostook County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Aroostook County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Aroostook County, ME is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Aroostook County?
The average home value in Aroostook County, ME is $131,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,611, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Aroostook County compare to other areas?
You can compare Aroostook County, ME with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Aroostook County is in Maine.
Other counties in Maine
Browse the full list of counties in Maine, ranked by cost of living.
See all counties in MaineCompare Aroostook County with another area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up.
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