Helena, Montana vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 20.8% cheaper than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $39,588 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Waterville
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Helena, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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