Cost of Living in South Berwick, ME
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
133.4
100 = national avg
+33.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$58,678
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$138,693
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing168.0
Food109.2
Transportation118.5
Healthcare107.4
Utilities119.1
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$1,412
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,716
per month
The overall cost of living index in South Berwick is 133.4, which is 33.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 168.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $58,678 per year to cover basic expenses.