Waterville, Maine vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 114.2% more expensive than Waterville, Maine.

You would need a salary of $160,673 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterville, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Waterville, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in New York
than in Waterville, Maine
Waterville, ME vs. New York, NY
Compared to Waterville, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.2% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  485.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.3% higher
  Commute
  187.5% higher
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% higher