Columbia, South Carolina vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 6.9% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,568 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Waterville
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Columbia, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower