Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Waterville, Maine


The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 19.3% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,449 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Waterville
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Waterville, ME
Compared to Durham, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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