Cost of living in Somerset County, ME
Population 50,852 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Somerset County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in Somerset County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Somerset County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Somerset County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Somerset County
What it costs to live in Somerset County each month.
- Rent $695
- Energy $206
- Water $55
- Groceries $348
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $447
- State tax $190
- Rent $849
- Energy $247
- Water $65
- Groceries $577
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $590
- State tax $295
- Rent $1,125
- Energy $309
- Water $75
- Groceries $875
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $590
- State tax $295
Frequently asked questions about Somerset County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Somerset County?
In Somerset County, ME, a one-bedroom apartment averages $695 per month, a two-bedroom averages $849 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,125 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Somerset County?
In Somerset County, ME, the average household income is $56,199 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,381 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Somerset County?
The estimated cost of living in Somerset County, ME is approximately $2,741 per month for a single person, $3,907 for a couple, $6,339 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Somerset County?
The combined sales tax rate in Somerset County, ME is 5.50%, which includes the Maine state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Somerset County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Somerset County, ME would need approximately $2,741 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $56,199 per year ($4,683 per month). Somerset County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Somerset County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Somerset County, ME is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 7.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Somerset County?
The average home value in Somerset County, ME is $155,200, with average annual property taxes of $1,798, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Somerset County compare to other areas?
You can compare Somerset County, ME with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Somerset County is in Maine.
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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