Waterboro, Maine vs. Wakefield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wakefield, Massachusetts is 44.0% more expensive than Waterboro, Maine.

You would need a salary of $72,021 in Wakefield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterboro, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wakefield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Waterboro, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Wakefield
than in Waterboro, Maine
Waterboro, ME vs. Wakefield, MA
Compared to Waterboro, Wakefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher