Wells, Maine vs. Stratford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stratford, Connecticut is 11.8% more expensive than Wells, Maine.

You would need a salary of $55,904 in Stratford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Wells, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stratford, Connecticut is more expensive than Wells, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
73% more expensive in Stratford
than in Wells, Maine
Wells, ME vs. Stratford, CT
Compared to Wells, Stratford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% higher
  Commute
  50.8% higher
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher