Scarborough, Maine vs. Wells, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wells, Maine is 12.2% cheaper than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $65,830 in Wells, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wells, Maine is cheaper than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Wells
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs. Wells, ME
Compared to Scarborough, Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower