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Wells, ME Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$150/mo
—
$50/mo
$30/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1400/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1800/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2400/mo |
| Median Home Price | $380,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.35% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1200 |
The housing market in Wells is competitive, with a mix of older and newer homes available. Prices have been rising in recent years due to the town’s popularity with tourists and retirees. Rentals are also in high demand, particularly during the summer months
Cost of Living
110
+10% above national average
105
95
105
$1200
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 5.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.35% |
| <p>State 5.5% + no county or city tax</p> | |
Maine state income tax ranges from 5.2% to 7.95%, with no local income tax
Family & Relocation
60
7.2/10
$1200/mo
City Pulse
Wells has a limited public transit system, but the town is relatively small and walkable, with some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks
- Wells Beach
- Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
- Wonder Mountain Fun Park
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Household Budget Calculator
Estimate your real monthly cost of living in Wells based on your household profile.
📰 Live Local News
Wells has regulations in place to protect its coastal environment and historic districts
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 Wells — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Utility costs in Wells can fluctuate significantly by season, with higher electricity bills in the summer due to air conditioning and higher heating oil bills in the winter. However, the town's mild coastal climate means that extreme temperatures are rare, and many residents are able to reduce their energy consumption by using passive solar heating and cooling
🏛️ Local Tax Details
The ZIP code 04090 has a property tax millage rate of 18.50, with no local surtaxes
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
Score 6/10, with explanation: Wells has some stroller-friendly sidewalks and parks, but the town's rural areas can be challenging to navigate with a stroller, and some businesses may not have elevator access
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