Auburn, Maine vs. Wells, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wells, Maine is 21.7% more expensive than Auburn, Maine.

You would need a salary of $36,498 in Wells, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wells, Maine is more expensive than Auburn, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Wells
than in Auburn, Maine
Auburn, ME vs. Wells, ME
Compared to Auburn, Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher