Cost of living in York County, ME
Part of the Portland Metro Area
Population 214,731 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in York County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Income and earnings in York County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in York County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in York County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in York 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 York 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 York County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for York County
What it costs to live in York County each month.
- Rent $1,002
- Energy $206
- Water $55
- Groceries $348
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $595
- State tax $241
- Rent $1,310
- Energy $247
- Water $65
- Groceries $577
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $1,027
- State tax $453
- Rent $1,537
- Energy $309
- Water $75
- Groceries $875
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $1,027
- State tax $453
Frequently asked questions about York County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in York County?
In York County, ME, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,002 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,310 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,537 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in York County?
In York County, ME, the average household income is $82,904 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $46,434 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in York County?
The estimated cost of living in York County, ME is approximately $3,247 per month for a single person, $4,963 for a couple, $7,346 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in York County?
The combined sales tax rate in York County, ME is 5.50%, which includes the Maine state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.
Is York County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in York County, ME would need approximately $3,247 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $82,904 per year ($6,909 per month). York County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.
How much does healthcare cost in York County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in York County, ME is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in York County?
The average home value in York County, ME is $357,200, with average annual property taxes of $3,691, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does York County compare to other areas?
You can compare York County, ME with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. York 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