What is the cost of living in Augusta, ME?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Augusta has an overall cost of living index of 98, which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Maine, Augusta has a cost of living index that's 1.0x lower than Maine's index of 99.
The standard of living in Augusta ranks as #9 most affordable out of the 32 places we measured in Maine. By definition, that implies Augusta ranks as the #23 most expensive place in the Pine Tree State.
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Augusta Cost Of Living Vs. Maine
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Augusta. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Augusta is 105.
The Groceries index in Augusta is 101.
The Health index in Augusta is 82.
The Housing index in Augusta is 104.
The Transportation index in Augusta is 105.
The Utilities index in Augusta is 99.
| Living Expense | Augusta | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 82 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 105 | 100 |
Augusta Cost Of Living Compared To Maine Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Augusta, ME Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Maine, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Augusta is $273,948.
The Median Rent in Augusta is $919.
The Median Income in Augusta is $47,979.
The Home Value To Income in Augusta is 5.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Augusta is 0.23x.
Augusta, ME Costs By Category
Detailed Augusta Services costs vs. Maine
Detailed Augusta Groceries costs vs. Maine
Detailed Augusta Health costs vs. Maine
Detailed Augusta Transportation costs vs. Maine
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Augusta
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Augusta. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Auburn, ME has a cost of living index of 101, 1.0x Augusta.
Brunswick, ME has a cost of living index of 107, 1.1x Augusta.
Waterville, ME has a cost of living index of 96, 1.0x Augusta.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Augusta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, ME | 24,602 | 101 | 1.0x |
| Brunswick, ME | 17,652 | 107 | 1.1x |
| Waterville, ME | 17,077 | 96 | 1.0x |
| Bath, ME | 8,815 | 104 | 1.1x |
| Topsham, ME | 7,271 | 109 | 1.1x |
| Rockland, ME | 7,035 | 102 | 1.0x |
| Yarmouth, ME | 6,289 | 127 | 1.3x |
| Gardiner, ME | 6,088 | 97 | 1.0x |
