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


The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 12.7% cheaper than Crete, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,439 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Crete, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Crete, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Waterville
than in Crete, Illinois
Crete, IL vs Waterville, ME
Compared to Crete, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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