salaryAugusta is 4% cheaperBased 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
$1,401
$1,458
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,147
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$59,841
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$178,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$1,520
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$176
👥 People living there
562,218
201,528
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.1 min
College degree
39.2%
24.7%
Own their home
61.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Augusta for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Augusta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,050 | $18,390 | -52% in Augusta |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $58,390 | -20% in Augusta |
| Dental Hygienist | $95,900 | $79,840 | -17% in Augusta |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $63,000 | -17% in Augusta |
| Physician Assistant | $139,920 | $117,240 | -16% in Augusta |
| Nurse Practitioner | $140,950 | $120,270 | -15% in Augusta |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $54,690 | -14% in Augusta |
| HVAC Technician | $57,110 | $48,900 | -14% in Augusta |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Augusta cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,401 in Albuquerque.
What salary do I need in Augusta to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $57,712 a year gives the same standard of living in Augusta.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Augusta?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $59,841 in Augusta, 23% more in Albuquerque.