Wellesley, Massachusetts vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 64.9% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $17,564 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Augusta
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Wellesley, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.9% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower