Augusta, Maine vs. Chester, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, California is 22.6% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $49,023 in Chester, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, California is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Chester
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Chester, CA
Compared to Augusta, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher