Cost of Living Calculator - Portales, New Mexico vs Wells, Maine


The cost of living in Wells, Maine is 59.4% more expensive than Portales, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $119,559 in Wells, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portales, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wells, Maine is more expensive than Portales, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Wells
than in Portales, New Mexico
Portales, NM vs Wells, ME
Compared to Portales, Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher

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