Augusta, ME vs Old Town, ME

Augusta, ME and Old Town, ME have a very similar cost of living, with only a 0.4% difference in their overall index. Augusta scores 78 while Old Town scores 78 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 $1,014/month in Old Town — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Augusta has cheaper rent, Old Town actually has lower median home values ($183,200 vs $188,900).

Median household income in Augusta is $48,756 compared to $49,329 in Old Town (-1.2%). While Old Town 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, less than the 24.7% in Old Town.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.1°F vs 43.2°F). Old Town receives more rainfall at 44.4" per year compared to 41.8" in Augusta.