Iowa City, Iowa vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 9.7% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,126 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Waterville
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Iowa City, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower