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Financial Profile: Maine

Financial landscape, tax rates, cost of living, and median income scoring for Maine residents.

Maine at a Glance

Avg Salary
$54,000
Cost of Living
113
Top Tax Rate
7.2%
Adjusted Income
$47,787
Monthly Take-Home
$3,459
Max Rent (30%)
$1,350

Financial Genome at Median Income

Scores calculated for someone earning $54,000/yr in Maine with typical expenses.

PPI
40
C
FPI
25
F
LRS
53
C+
REW
30
D

Living in Maine: Financial Overview

Maine has graduated income tax rates from 5.8% to 7.15% for high earners.

  • Higher tax rates
  • Quality of life
  • Growing remote work destination

Major Cities

Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland

With a cost of living index of 113 (above the national average of 100), expenses are higher in Maine. A $60,000 salary here has the purchasing power equivalent of only $53,097 in an average-cost area.

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Maine Tax Details

Full Tax Breakdown

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