Augusta, Maine vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 18.9% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $89,204 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Augusta, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  70.7% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher