Wells, Maine vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 19.5% cheaper than Wells, Maine.

You would need a salary of $40,268 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wells, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Wells, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Orono
than in Wells, Maine
Wells, ME vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Wells, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower