Cost of living in Kennebec County, ME
Population 125,614 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Kennebec County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in Kennebec County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Kennebec County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Kennebec County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Kennebec 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 Kennebec 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 Kennebec County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Kennebec County
What it costs to live in Kennebec County each month.
- Rent $743
- Energy $206
- Water $55
- Groceries $348
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $518
- State tax $214
- Rent $1,019
- Energy $247
- Water $65
- Groceries $577
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $735
- State tax $347
- Rent $1,216
- Energy $309
- Water $75
- Groceries $875
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $735
- State tax $347
Frequently asked questions about Kennebec County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Kennebec County?
In Kennebec County, ME, a one-bedroom apartment averages $743 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,019 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,216 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Kennebec County?
In Kennebec County, ME, the average household income is $65,062 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,740 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Kennebec County?
The estimated cost of living in Kennebec County, ME is approximately $2,884 per month for a single person, $4,274 for a couple, $6,627 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Kennebec County?
The combined sales tax rate in Kennebec County, ME is 5.50%, which includes the Maine state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Kennebec County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Kennebec County, ME would need approximately $2,884 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $65,062 per year ($5,422 per month). Kennebec County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Kennebec County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Kennebec County, ME is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Kennebec County?
The average home value in Kennebec County, ME is $219,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,510, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Kennebec County compare to other areas?
You can compare Kennebec County, ME with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Kennebec County is in the Augusta-Waterville, 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