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Old 09-11-2009, 02:15 PM
 
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Once I have the money I'll be relocating to Maine, I've heard nothing but good about the state in General.

But my question is are there any cheap places that I can live at? By cheap I mean I can live off of 800-900 a month? or even cheaper if it's possible.

Also, I'd really like to live in a small town, but one big enough that I can do my grocery shopping, go to the library and the movies.
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Old 09-11-2009, 02:24 PM
 
Location: Sacramento, CA/Dover-Foxcroft, ME
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You may have to live inland and more north. Near Bangor maybe. hth
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Old 09-11-2009, 03:05 PM
 
Location: Forests of Maine
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Once I have the money I'll be relocating to Maine, I've heard nothing but good about the state in General.
It mostly is good, thats why.



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... But my question is are there any cheap places that I can live at? By cheap I mean I can live off of 800-900 a month? or even cheaper if it's possible.
Yeah.

Well raising children on that budget might be difficult though.



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... Also, I'd really like to live in a small town, but one big enough that I can do my grocery shopping, go to the library and the movies.
Most of Maine is rural-ish small towns.

Take your pick
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Old 09-11-2009, 03:25 PM
 
Location: Maine
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Welcome. Your budget is a bit of a stretch in my humble opinion. Once you've paid rent, auto expenses and utilities it would be difficult at best to buy groceries and have anything left for movies or other entertainment. I'm not saying it's impossible, as I don't know all of your circumstances but, I do think it could be quite tight. Best of luck.
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Old 09-11-2009, 04:04 PM
 
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Well the budget is the money that I Know for sure that I'll make in a month. If I have more money I'll use it obviously. Thanks for the help!

Can I have city names though? All I've got in Bangor.
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Old 09-11-2009, 04:32 PM
 
Location: Maine
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Cities? We don't have those. Go to Google Maps, pull up Bangor and take a look at the area. Many of the smaller surrounding towns have rentals. Try also The Bangor Daily News classifieds and craigslist to get a real idea what rent could cost you.

Maine news, sports, obituaries, weather - Bangor Daily News
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Old 09-11-2009, 05:16 PM
 
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Cities? We don't have those. Go to Google Maps, pull up Bangor and take a look at the area. Many of the smaller surrounding towns have rentals. Try also The Bangor Daily News classifieds and craigslist to get a real idea what rent could cost you.

Maine news, sports, obituaries, weather - Bangor Daily News
Thanks for the Link! I'll be taking a look around the site.
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Old 09-11-2009, 07:28 PM
 
Location: Louisiana - someday Maine
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I think Milbridge, Waterville, and Bangor are nice. The rent is somewhat pricey, but the towns are beautiful - as well as the entire state.
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Old 09-11-2009, 11:41 PM
 
Location: some where maine
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any cheap places to live in maine?yup a tent.
what do you consider cheap? you say you can live off 8 or 900 a month.
what if your rent is 600 to 800
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Old 09-12-2009, 05:05 AM
 
Location: Maine
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$800 to $900 will not be enough in a small town, you may be able to get a 1 bedroom apt. in Lewiston for under $500 or less depending on what part of town you look at.


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