Waterville, Maine vs. Oakland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, Maine is 13.0% more expensive than Waterville, Maine.

You would need a salary of $217,449 in Oakland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterville, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, Maine is more expensive than Waterville, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Oakland
than in Waterville, Maine
Waterville, ME vs. Oakland, ME
Compared to Waterville, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower