Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Waterville, Maine


The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 33.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $23,343 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Waterville
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Waterville, ME
Compared to Tacoma, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.1% higher
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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