Rent Affordability for A Lawyer in Maine
A typical lawyer in Maine earns about $164,117 a year, which supports approximately $4,103 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked Maine city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 25 of 25 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle, ME | $1,025/mo | 7.5% | very comfortable |
| Waterville, ME | $1,377/mo | 10.1% | very comfortable |
| Lewiston, ME | $1,529/mo | 11.2% | very comfortable |
| Bangor, ME | $1,586/mo | 11.6% | very comfortable |
| Auburn, ME | $1,581/mo | 11.6% | very comfortable |
| Augusta, ME | $1,602/mo | 11.7% | very comfortable |
| Orono, ME | $1,625/mo | 11.9% | very comfortable |
| Rockland, ME | $1,688/mo | 12.3% | very comfortable |
| Sanford, ME | $1,768/mo | 12.9% | very comfortable |
| Bath, ME | $1,838/mo | 13.4% | very comfortable |
| Old Town, ME | $1,839/mo | 13.4% | very comfortable |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | $1,889/mo | 13.8% | very comfortable |
| Springvale, ME | $1,895/mo | 13.9% | very comfortable |
| Biddeford, ME | $2,003/mo | 14.6% | very comfortable |
| Saco, ME | $2,040/mo | 14.9% | very comfortable |
| Brunswick, ME | $2,156/mo | 15.8% | very comfortable |
| Gorham, ME | $2,175/mo | 15.9% | very comfortable |
| Yarmouth, ME | $2,384/mo | 17.4% | very comfortable |
| Portland, ME | $2,438/mo | 17.8% | very comfortable |
| Kittery, ME | $2,495/mo | 18.2% | very comfortable |
| South Portland, ME | $2,611/mo | 19.1% | very comfortable |
| Freeport, ME | $2,658/mo | 19.4% | very comfortable |
| Scarborough, ME | $2,742/mo | 20% | affordable |
| Falmouth, ME | $3,025/mo | 22.1% | affordable |
| Cape Elizabeth, ME | $3,166/mo | 23.1% | affordable |