Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Saco, Maine


The cost of living in Saco, Maine is 29.4% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $113,029 in Saco, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saco, Maine is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Saco
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Saco, ME
Compared to Waltham, Saco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower

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