Augusta, ME vs Lewiston, ME

Augusta, ME and Lewiston, ME have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.9% difference in their overall index. Augusta scores 78 while Lewiston scores 82 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 $954/month in Lewiston — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Augusta is more affordable at $188,900 median vs $214,200.

Median household income in Augusta is $48,756 compared to $56,558 in Lewiston (-13.8%). While Lewiston 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 20.2% in Lewiston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.1°F vs 45.7°F). Lewiston receives more rainfall at 50" per year compared to 41.8" in Augusta.