San Francisco, California vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 67.7% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $16,127 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Waterville
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to San Francisco, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.7% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  60.2% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower