Brewer, ME vs Waterville, ME

Brewer, ME and Waterville, ME have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.8% difference in their overall index. Brewer scores 80 while Waterville scores 79 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Brewer is $984/month compared to $957/month in Waterville — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Waterville is more affordable at $173,700 median vs $218,100.

Median household income in Brewer is $51,490 compared to $47,489 in Waterville (+8.4%). While Brewer is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Brewer spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, less than the 24.2% in Waterville.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45°F vs 46.1°F). Waterville receives more rainfall at 41.8" per year compared to 41.7" in Brewer.