Augusta, Maine vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 46.7% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $190,688 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Augusta, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  88.5% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher