Lafayette, Indiana vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 0.9% cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $71,365 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Lafayette, Indiana
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
15% more expensive in Waterville
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Lafayette, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher