Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Augusta, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Maine is 41.7% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $48,970 in Augusta, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Maine is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Augusta
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Augusta, ME
Compared to Scottsdale, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower