Asheville, North Carolina vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 25.5% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,228 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Waterville
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Asheville, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower