Murrieta, California vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 38.1% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $30,933 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Augusta
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Murrieta, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower