Manchester, New Jersey vs. Wells, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wells, Maine is 18.6% more expensive than Manchester, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,300 in Wells, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wells, Maine is more expensive than Manchester, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Wells
than in Manchester, New Jersey
Manchester, NJ vs. Wells, ME
Compared to Manchester, Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower