Los Angeles, California vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 55.3% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $29,032 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Waterville
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Los Angeles, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  61.9% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower