Thomson, Illinois vs. Waterville, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterville, Maine is 1.7% more expensive than Thomson, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,260 in Waterville, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Thomson, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterville, Maine is more expensive than Thomson, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Waterville
than in Thomson, Illinois
Thomson, IL vs. Waterville, ME
Compared to Thomson, Waterville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% higher
      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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower