Geography
California vs Maine: Capital City
California's capital is Sacramento and Maine's capital is Augusta.
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States at a Glance
Key facts about each state alongside the capital comparison.
MetricCaliforniaMaine
Population
39,538,223
1,362,359
State Color
Solid Blue
Lean Blue
Governor Party
Democratic
Democratic
Median Income
$84,097
$70,171
Cost of Living Index
138.5
110.3
California
Sacramento
Maine
Augusta
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California vs Maine Capital City — common questions
QWhat is California's capital city?
California's capital city is Sacramento.
QWhat is Maine's capital city?
Maine's capital city is Augusta.
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Data source and freshness
Primary source
Data period
Historical reference data
Dataset reviewed
July 23, 2026
Method note
Historical or civic reference field.