Cost of Living Calculator - Wells, Maine vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 15.3% more expensive than Wells, Maine.

You would need a salary of $86,485 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wells, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Wells, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Salem
than in Wells, Maine
Wells, ME vs Salem, MA
Compared to Wells, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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