Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, California vs Augusta, Maine


The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 46.7% cheaper than San Marcos, California.

You would need a salary of $93,356 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than San Marcos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Augusta
than in San Marcos, California
San Marcos, CA vs Augusta, ME
Compared to San Marcos, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  47.8% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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