Austin, Texas vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 35.9% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $32,032 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Augusta
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Austin, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower