2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Watertown Town, MA vs Wilton, ME

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Is it cheaper to live in Wilton or is it cheaper to live in Watertown Town?
- Wilton is 43.6% less expensive than Watertown Town.

Which city has more affordable housing, Wilton or Watertown Town?
- Wilton housing costs are 79.0% less expensive than Watertown Town housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Watertown Town or is Health Care more affordable in Wilton.
- Health related expenses are 6.6% more in Wilton.
 Watertown Town, MAWilton, MEUnited States
 Overall  Unlock81.6100
 Food & Groceries112.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock95.1100
 Housing241.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$200,400$338,100
 Utilities120  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock74.2100
 Miscellaneous177.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Watertown Town    4 Reviews

I’ve lived in Watertown for 3½ years after living in Cambridge. It’s slightly further out and could use a couple more MBTA bus lines to make being car-free easier  More

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Over 16 years ago

Watertown has "small town charm" in abundance despite literally sharing borders with both Boston and  More

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I first lived in Watertown several years ago as fresh college grad, and now I've been here again for 2 years with my husband and son. In both instances, I've loved it.   More

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Reviews for Wilton    1 Reviews

This town is a shame, it’s a sad excuse for a “Great place to live, work and play” Average Commute Time is actually 1 hour. You WILL not find sustainable work here, it  More

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