Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 10.6% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $40,423 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Waterville
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Lafayette, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher