Cost of Living Calculator - Waterville, Maine vs New Bedford, Massachusetts


The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 30.2% more expensive than Waterville, Maine.

You would need a salary of $52,097 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterville, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Waterville, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Waterville, Maine
Waterville, ME vs New Bedford, MA
Compared to Waterville, New Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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