Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New Hampshire vs Augusta, Maine


The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 32.9% cheaper than Amherst, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $33,563 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Amherst, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Augusta
than in Amherst, New Hampshire
Amherst, NH vs Augusta, ME
Compared to Amherst, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower

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