salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Augusta to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,458
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,147
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$59,841
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$178,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$1,520
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$176
👥 People living there
189,247
201,528
Commute to work
22.2 min
21.1 min
College degree
23.6%
24.7%
Own their home
50.7%
50.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
20.1%
Unemployment
7.8%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Augusta for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Augusta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $18,390 | -49% in Augusta |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $59,660 | -23% in Augusta |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $47,540 | -22% in Augusta |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $58,390 | -22% in Augusta |
| Truck Driver | $60,210 | $47,920 | -20% in Augusta |
| HVAC Technician | $61,090 | $48,900 | -20% in Augusta |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $63,000 | -20% in Augusta |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,040 | $84,230 | -17% in Augusta |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Augusta cheaper to live in?
Akron and Augusta cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Augusta to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $59,057 a year gives the same standard of living in Augusta.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Augusta?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $59,841 in Augusta, 13% more in Augusta.