Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Augusta, Georgia


The cost of living in Augusta, Georgia is 29.2% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $53,083 in Augusta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Georgia is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Augusta
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Augusta, GA
Compared to Portland, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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