Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 23.2% cheaper than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $38,390 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Waterville
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower