Waterville, Maine vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 113.2% more expensive than Waterville, Maine.

You would need a salary of $319,822 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterville, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Waterville, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in Seattle
than in Waterville, Maine
Waterville, ME vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Waterville, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  514.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.4% lower
  Commute
  118.3% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher