Cost of Living Calculator - Sacramento, California vs Waterville, Maine


The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 35.3% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $48,541 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Waterville
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs Waterville, ME
Compared to Sacramento, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  47.9% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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