Salem, Massachusetts vs. Wells, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wells, Maine is 13.3% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $65,040 in Wells, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wells, Maine is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Wells
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Wells, ME
Compared to Salem, Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% lower
      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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower