Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 34.4% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $48,572 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Augusta
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Alpharetta, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower