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Wells, ME vs Decatur, IN

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Is it cheaper to live in Decatur or is it cheaper to live in Wells?
- Decatur is 29.8% less expensive than Wells.

Which city has more affordable housing, Decatur or Wells?
- Decatur housing costs are 60.5% less expensive than Wells housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Wells or is Health Care more affordable in Decatur.
- Health related expenses are 3.7% more in Decatur.
 Wells, MEDecatur, INUnited States
 Overall  Unlock77.1100
 Food & Groceries111.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock94.4100
 Housing133.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$184,000$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock66.6100
 Miscellaneous106.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Wells    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Although it is getting crowded, Wells is beautiful in summer. long sandy beaches and of course the ocean. The water is cold, so lounging more than swimming is  More

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Over 16 years ago

2007-2009 has been full of snow storms November to  More

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Reviews for Decatur    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Major life line factories in this town are laying off big time. I know the unemployment rate is much higher than listed, because hundreds of people are being laid off  More

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