Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Wells, Maine


The cost of living in Wells, Maine is 51.0% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $36,721 in Wells, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wells, Maine is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Wells
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs Wells, ME
Compared to Manhattan, Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.5% lower
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  27.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% lower

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