Sanford, Florida vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 16.0% cheaper than Sanford, Florida.

You would need a salary of $41,996 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Sanford, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Augusta
than in Sanford, Florida
Sanford, FL vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Sanford, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower