Seattle, Washington vs. Wells, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wells, Maine is 35.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,203 in Wells, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wells, Maine is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Wells
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Wells, ME
Compared to Seattle, Wells is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.7% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower