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Cost of living in Sagadahoc County, ME

Part of the Portland Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,092/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 37,093 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $853 28%
Federal tax $591 19%
Healthcare $480 16%
Groceries $348 11%
Transport $320 10%
State tax $239 8%
Energy $206 7%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Sagadahoc County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$770
per month
1 bedroom
$853
per month
2 bedroom
$1,095
per month
3 bedroom
$1,600
per month
4 bedroom
$2,196
per month

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Income and earnings in Sagadahoc County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$82,080
per year
Individual earnings
$46,176
per year
Per capita
$45,131
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Sagadahoc County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$300,200
Annual property tax
$3,365

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Sagadahoc 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 Sagadahoc County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.4%

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 Sagadahoc 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 Sagadahoc County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.9 min
Drive alone
76.2%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
12.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Sagadahoc County

What it costs to live in Sagadahoc County each month.

Single person
$3,092
per month
  • Rent $853
  • Energy $206
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $348
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $591
  • State tax $239
Couple
$4,729
per month
  • Rent $1,095
  • Energy $247
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $577
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,013
  • State tax $448
Family
$7,390
per month
  • Rent $1,600
  • Energy $309
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $875
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,013
  • State tax $448

Frequently asked questions about Sagadahoc County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Sagadahoc County?

In Sagadahoc County, ME, a one-bedroom apartment averages $853 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,095 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,600 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Sagadahoc County?

In Sagadahoc County, ME, the average household income is $82,080 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,176 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Sagadahoc County?

The estimated cost of living in Sagadahoc County, ME is approximately $3,092 per month for a single person, $4,729 for a couple, $7,390 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Sagadahoc County?

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

Is Sagadahoc County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Sagadahoc County, ME would need approximately $3,092 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $82,080 per year ($6,840 per month). Sagadahoc County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Sagadahoc County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sagadahoc County, ME is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Sagadahoc County?

The average home value in Sagadahoc County, ME is $300,200, with average annual property taxes of $3,365, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Sagadahoc County compare to other areas?

You can compare Sagadahoc County, ME with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Sagadahoc County is in the Portland-South Portland, 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