Jackson, Mississippi vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 1.3% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $50,672 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Augusta
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Jackson, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher