Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Rocky coast, the lowest crime in the nation, lobster, and a slower New England pace.
1. Portland: Best overall
2. South Portland: Best value
3. Brunswick: Best college town
4. Bangor: Best for affordability
5. Bath: Best for character
6. Kennebunk: Best coastal town
7. Augusta: Best for state jobs
8. Camden: Best for scenery
Maine offers something the rest of the Northeast has lost: space, quiet, a stunning coastline, and consistently the lowest crime rate in the country. Winters are long, but the payoff is real. Here are the 8 best places to live in Maine, ranked.