Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 25.3% cheaper than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $37,369 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Waterville
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Manchester, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower