Bangor, Maine vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 6.3% cheaper than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $42,161 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Waterville
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Bangor, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher