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Augusta, ME vs Claremont, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Claremont or is it cheaper to live in Augusta?
- Claremont is 82.5% more expensive than Augusta.

Which city has more affordable housing, Claremont or Augusta?
- Claremont housing costs are 299.7% more expensive than Augusta housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Augusta or is Health Care more affordable in Claremont.
- Health related expenses are 7.4% less in Claremont.
 Augusta, MEClaremont, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock161.7100
 Food & Groceries104.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.7100
 Housing69.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$823,400$338,100
 Utilities105  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock151.2100
 Miscellaneous90.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Augusta    8 Reviews

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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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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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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Reviews for Claremont    7 Reviews

Moved to Claremont 4 years ago when I was 46. Love the beauty of the small town (judging by SoCal standards, not beautiful and green the way other states are….there is a  More

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A wonderful college City with a vibrant, fun downtown area. I have lived here for 5 years and it is the best place I ever lived. Close to beach, mountains and desert.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I general the quality of life is really good in Claremont. It is a college town with 4 or 5 graduate schools. It is very small town oriented with a lot of local events.  More

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