Waterville, Maine vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 123.9% more expensive than Waterville, Maine.

You would need a salary of $167,916 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterville, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Waterville, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
372% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Waterville, Maine
Waterville, ME vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Waterville, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  492.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  162.4% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher