Augusta, Maine vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 20.4% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $120,386 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Montpelier
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Montpelier, VT
Compared to Augusta, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% higher
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher