Waterville, Maine vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 25.3% more expensive than Waterville, Maine.

You would need a salary of $62,643 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterville, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Waterville, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Waterville, Maine
Waterville, ME vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Waterville, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  74.0% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher