San Diego, California vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 50.9% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $24,532 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Waterville
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to San Diego, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  47.6% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower