Detroit, Michigan vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 6.5% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $70,096 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% cheaper in Augusta
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Detroit, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  64.0% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher