Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 21.3% cheaper than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $39,364 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Augusta
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Manchester, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower