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Harmony, ME Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$150/mo
—
$50/mo
$30/mo
$60/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $900/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1600/mo |
| Median Home Price | $180,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.5% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $800 |
The housing market in Harmony is relatively affordable, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Rentals are scarce, but prices are competitive. The town has seen some growth in recent years, with new homes being built to meet demand.
Cost of Living
110
+10% above national average
105
90
95
$800
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 5.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.5% |
| <p>State 5.5% + No County or City tax</p> | |
Maine state income tax ranges from 5.2% to 7.95%, with no local income tax
Family & Relocation
70
7.5/10
$800/mo
City Pulse
Public transit is limited, but the town's compact downtown area is walkable and stroller-friendly
- Harmony Lake
- Moosehead Trail
- Sebasticook River
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Household Budget Calculator
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📰 Live Local News
Zoning laws and ordinances are in place to preserve the town’s rural character and natural resources
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Harmony — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Harmony fluctuate significantly by season, with higher electricity bills in the winter due to heating and higher water bills in the summer due to irrigation and outdoor use. Residents can expect to pay around 20% more for utilities during the winter months.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 04942 has a property tax millage rate of 18.5, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
6/10, with explanation: while the town's downtown area is walkable and stroller-friendly, the lack of sidewalks and crosswalks in some areas can make it difficult to navigate with a stroller
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