The seven Maine cities we cover
Every town below has a full living guide with current housing costs, the local job market, schools, winter reality, and what it’s actually like day to day. We’ve been covering Maine since 1995.
- Living in Portland — the state’s largest city and the deepest job market, at the highest housing cost in Maine.
- Living in Bangor — the northern hub: city services and cheap housing, with the north woods at the door.
- Living in Lewiston — the most affordable housing within commuting distance of Portland.
- Living in Brunswick — a walkable coastal town with Bowdoin College and rail service to Boston.
- Living in Biddeford — mill-district revival, beach access, and a Portland commute for less money.
- Living in Waterville — central Maine, inexpensive houses, and a downtown rebuilt around Colby College.
- Living in Augusta — the state capital, where government payroll makes the local economy steady.
Once you’ve narrowed it down, search current openings by city at JobsInMaine.com, or start with the Moving to Maine guide for taxes, healthcare, winter, and what the move actually costs.