Wilmington, Delaware vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 20.7% cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $59,442 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Waterville
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Wilmington, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% lower
      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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower