10 Best Cities to Retire in Maine

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2. Hancock

Population: 2,083

Costs of living: 15.8 percent lower than US average

Median home value: $68,400

No of doctors per capita: 252

Health care costs: 9.8 percent higher than US average

Town of only 2,083 residents is located in Hancock County, the area which also includes Bar Harbor – the most popular destination for seniors with a deeper pocket. Although almost all rankings of the best places to retire in Maine assign Bar Harbor high spot, we did not include it on this list because of high real estate prices which average $235,400. On the other side, while Hancock can’t boast long beaches or famous homeowners like George Michael as Bar Harbor, the city is very affordable and it offers quality health care.

10 Best Cities to Retire in Maine

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