Houston, Texas vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 13.2% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $125,175 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Augusta
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Houston, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower