Waterville, Maine vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 94.9% more expensive than Waterville, Maine.

You would need a salary of $104,281 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterville, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Waterville, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Boston
than in Waterville, Maine
Waterville, ME vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Waterville, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.9% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  418.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  109.2% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.0% higher