Waterville, Maine vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 210.0% more expensive than Waterville, Maine.

You would need a salary of $279,034 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterville, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Waterville, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
540% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Waterville, Maine
Waterville, ME vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Waterville, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  210.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,085.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  151.1% higher
  Health
  22.8% higher
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  Personal
  23.2% higher
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