Cost of living in Waldo County, ME
Population 40,006 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Waldo County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in Waldo County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Waldo County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Waldo County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Waldo 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 Waldo 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 Waldo County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Waldo County
What it costs to live in Waldo County each month.
- Rent $790
- Energy $206
- Water $55
- Groceries $348
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $507
- State tax $210
- Rent $943
- Energy $247
- Water $65
- Groceries $577
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $790
- State tax $367
- Rent $1,239
- Energy $309
- Water $75
- Groceries $875
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $790
- State tax $367
Frequently asked questions about Waldo County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Waldo County?
In Waldo County, ME, a one-bedroom apartment averages $790 per month, a two-bedroom averages $943 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,239 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Waldo County?
In Waldo County, ME, the average household income is $68,441 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,062 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Waldo County?
The estimated cost of living in Waldo County, ME is approximately $2,916 per month for a single person, $4,273 for a couple, $6,725 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Waldo County?
The combined sales tax rate in Waldo County, ME is 5.50%, which includes the Maine state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is Waldo County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Waldo County, ME would need approximately $2,916 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $68,441 per year ($5,703 per month). Waldo County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Waldo County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Waldo County, ME is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Waldo County?
The average home value in Waldo County, ME is $239,100, with average annual property taxes of $2,593, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Waldo County compare to other areas?
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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