Wales, Maine vs. Sanford, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, Maine is 1.8% cheaper than Wales, Maine.

You would need a salary of $73,613 in Sanford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wales, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, Maine is cheaper than Wales, Maine
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
5% cheaper in Sanford
than in Wales, Maine
Wales, ME vs. Sanford, ME
Compared to Wales, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher