San Mateo, California vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 68.6% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $47,107 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Waterville
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to San Mateo, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.6% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  56.1% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower