Skowhegan, Maine vs. Wells, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wells, Maine is 39.9% more expensive than Skowhegan, Maine.

You would need a salary of $69,935 in Wells, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Skowhegan, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wells, Maine is more expensive than Skowhegan, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Wells
than in Skowhegan, Maine
Skowhegan, ME vs. Wells, ME
Compared to Skowhegan, Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher