Hampden, Maine vs. Wales, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wales, Maine is 6.0% more expensive than Hampden, Maine.

You would need a salary of $79,493 in Wales, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampden, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wales, Maine is more expensive than Hampden, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% more expensive in Wales
than in Hampden, Maine
Hampden, ME vs. Wales, ME
Compared to Hampden, Wales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% higher
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher