Ithaca, New York vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 20.0% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $39,990 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Waterville
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Ithaca, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower