Maybe you’re one of those people who enjoys surfing current homes for sale, because even though they are completely out of your budget, it’s fun to think, “Wow! Imagine what it would be like to live here!”. Maybe you're one of those people who's looking for a large waterfront property with coastal views, or maybe you're searching for a basic roof over your head that you can afford.

If you're in the same boat as a lot of Mainers, you might just be looking for a home where you can live comfortably and afford the monthly mortgage. According to Redfin, the median home sale price in Maine is around $410,600. If that’s a bit steep for your wallet, the website has published a list of the seven most budget-friendly spots to live in Maine, each with median home prices below the state average.

1: Waterville

  • Median Home Price: $260,000

2: Augusta

  • Median Home Price: $285,000

3: Lewiston

  • Median Home Price: $312,000

4: Bangor

  • Median Home Price: $312,250

5: Orono

  • Median Home Price: $325,000

6: Auburn

  • Median Home Price: $377,500

7: Sanford

  • Median Home Price: $379,900

Understandably, not everyone has these options due to work location, needing to be close to family, school systems, and other factors. However, if you’re ready to enjoy a simpler life in Maine without breaking the bank and you're able to relocate, these cities are worth doing some research on to see if one might be the right place for you. Please feel free to reach out to me here anytime if I can help you get the home ownership ball rolling.

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