Southfield, Michigan vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 16.8% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $41,616 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% cheaper in Augusta
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Southfield, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  53.2% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower