Wells, MN vs Westbrook, MN

Westbrook is moderately more affordable than Wells, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Wells scores 62 compared to 58 for Westbrook, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wells can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Wells is $699/month compared to $621/month in Westbrook — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Westbrook is more affordable at $73,000 median vs $93,200.

Median household income in Wells is $58,663 compared to $36,667 in Westbrook (+60%). While Wells is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Wells spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, less than the 20.3% in Westbrook.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.6°F vs 45.4°F). Wells receives more rainfall at 36.3" per year compared to 28" in Westbrook.