Portland, Maine vs. Waterbury, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterbury, Vermont is 2.1% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $68,632 in Waterbury, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterbury, Vermont is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Waterbury
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Waterbury, VT
Compared to Portland, Waterbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% higher
      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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower