Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 8.7% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $31,955 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Augusta
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Albuquerque, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher