Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 54.7% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,981 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Waterville
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Cambridge, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.7% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% lower