10 Best Cities to Retire in Maine

8. Boothbay

Population: 3,116

Costs of living: 12.6 percent lower than US average

Median home value: $86,300

No of doctors per capita: 226

Health care costs: 10.6 percent higher than US average

If we took into account only amenities, Boothbay, Lincoln County, would rank as the first place on the list. Still, the costs of living and real estate prices which are third and second highest among ranked places, affects its overall score.

The coastal town is located in the Gulf of Maine between two rivers, the Sheepscot River and the Damariscotta River, and it is one of the main tourist attraction in the state. Besides boat tours which allow visitors to explore the sea and its wildlife, kayaking on rivers is additional must-do activity in Boothbay. For those who prefer solid ground, hiking trails at the nearby Monhegan Island, botanical gardens, historical attractions, state aquarium are some of the things that should be checked.

Source: Reproduced from an original postcard published by the Hugh C. Leighton Company, Portland, Maine, 1907