Wichita, Kansas vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 1.6% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $101,593 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Augusta
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Wichita, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% higher
      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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher