Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, Illinois vs Waterville, Maine


The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 11.2% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $83,369 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Waterville
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs Waterville, ME
Compared to Charleston, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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