Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 21.0% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $27,633 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% cheaper in Augusta
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Philadelphia, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  54.8% lower
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower