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Augusta, ME vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Augusta?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 18.7 years younger than in Augusta.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Augusta?
- Richmond housing costs are 5.5% more expensive than Augusta housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Augusta?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 2.0 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 Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

 Augusta, MERichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$40,438  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$236,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.47  Unlock26.38
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 Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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