Cost of Living Calculator - Arcata, California vs Augusta, Maine


The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 23.4% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $38,309 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Augusta
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs Augusta, ME
Compared to Arcata, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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