Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 13.8% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,100 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
30% cheaper in Waterville
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Lancaster, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower