Plano, Texas vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 24.0% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,993 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Augusta
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Plano, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher