Wells, Maine vs. Sanford, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, Maine is 11.9% cheaper than Wells, Maine.

You would need a salary of $44,050 in Sanford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wells, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, Maine is cheaper than Wells, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Sanford
than in Wells, Maine
Wells, ME vs. Sanford, ME
Compared to Wells, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower