Portland, Maine vs. Waterville, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Ohio is 18.2% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $40,885 in Waterville, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Ohio is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Waterville
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Waterville, OH
Compared to Portland, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower