Fresno, California vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 19.7% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $60,189 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Augusta
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Fresno, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% lower
      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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower