Carrboro, North Carolina vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 20.7% cheaper than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,665 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Carrboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Augusta
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Carrboro, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower