Cost of Living Calculator - Providence, Rhode Island vs Waterville, Maine


The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 27.2% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $36,401 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Waterville
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs Waterville, ME
Compared to Providence, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower

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