Cost of Living Calculator - Waterville, Maine vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 103.8% more expensive than Waterville, Maine.

You would need a salary of $152,865 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterville, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Waterville, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
331% more expensive in San Diego
than in Waterville, Maine
Waterville, ME vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Waterville, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  454.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  90.8% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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