Augusta, ME vs Bangor, ME

Augusta, ME and Bangor, ME have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3% difference in their overall index. Augusta scores 78 while Bangor scores 80 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Augusta is $887/month compared to $1,019/month in Bangor — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Augusta is more affordable at $188,900 median vs $206,300.

Median household income in Augusta is $48,756 compared to $58,096 in Bangor (-16.1%). While Bangor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Augusta spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 21% in Bangor.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.1°F vs 45°F). Augusta receives more rainfall at 41.8" per year compared to 41.7" in Bangor.