Bangor, Maine vs. Wells, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wells, Maine is 29.0% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $83,881 in Wells, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wells, Maine is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Wells
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Wells, ME
Compared to Bangor, Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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)
  104.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher