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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Augusta, ME vs Chelsea, MA

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Are people in Chelsea older or younger than people in Augusta?
- The Median Age in Chelsea is 11.4 years younger than in Augusta.

Are housing costs cheaper in Chelsea or Augusta?
- Chelsea housing costs are 93.3% more expensive than Augusta housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Chelsea or Augusta?
- The average commute for residents of Chelsea is 14.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Augusta.

Things to do in Augusta?
Augusta, ME is a lovely city northwest of Portland filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Capitol Park showcasing its distinctive landscape or Viles Arboretum great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Common Ground Country Fair offering lots of entertainment every September.

Things to do in Chelsea?
Chelsea, Massachusetts is found in Suffolk County offering tourists leisure areas such as Pearce Memorial Beach while also having employment opportunities at Beth Israel Deaconess HealthCare along with entertainment opportunities at Bow Tie Cinemas At Bellingham Square.

 Augusta, MEChelsea, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,025329,725,481
 Median Income$40,438  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$236,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.47  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Augusta    8 Reviews
Ryan · Augusta, ME
Excessive crime and violence pushed us out
Over 9 years ago

We spent 1 year in Augusta. It is probably the cutest Capitol city that I have ever visited in the US. That being said, it has a dark underbelly and a ruthless drug  More

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nicole · Augusta, ME
Snow anyone?
Over 15 years ago

Winter in Maine usually starts in November, occasionally in October and lasts until March, sometimes April. Although last year was unusually mild, most folks around  More

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Heather · Augusta, ME
Augusta is quite a nice place
Over 16 years ago

I've been living in Augusta for about 9 months now. Moved here from New Orleans. I should be moving out in a few months; I seriously considered staying in Augusta  More

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IDaveZ · Fort Worth, TX
Quality of Public School System
Over 16 years ago

I was born in Boston in 1946 and lived in Chelsea to age 10. I ended up getting my high school and university education in Texas. I wonder how the education system in  More

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