Merrimack, New Hampshire vs. Wells, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wells, Maine is 5.2% cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $47,378 in Wells, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wells, Maine is cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% cheaper in Wells
than in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Merrimack, NH vs. Wells, ME
Compared to Merrimack, Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower