Alpine, California vs. Wells, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wells, Maine is 33.6% cheaper than Alpine, California.

You would need a salary of $33,211 in Wells, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wells, Maine is cheaper than Alpine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Wells
than in Alpine, California
Alpine, CA vs. Wells, ME
Compared to Alpine, Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower