Augusta, ME vs Ellsworth, ME

Augusta is moderately more affordable than Ellsworth, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 78 compared to 82 for Ellsworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ellsworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Augusta is $887/month compared to $955/month in Ellsworth — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Augusta is more affordable at $188,900 median vs $214,500.

Median household income in Augusta is $48,756 compared to $70,990 in Ellsworth (-31.3%). While Ellsworth 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 16.1% in Ellsworth.

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 Ellsworth.