Kansas City, Missouri vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 5.7% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $47,156 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Augusta
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Kansas City, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower