salaryAugusta is 19% 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
$2,566
$1,458
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$1,147
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$59,841
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$178,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$1,520
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$176
👥 People living there
344,521
201,528
Commute to work
27.4 min
21.1 min
College degree
29.7%
24.7%
Own their home
46.2%
50.8%
Below poverty line
12.4%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | Augusta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $58,390 | -52% in Augusta |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $47,540 | -52% in Augusta |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,850 | $18,390 | -49% in Augusta |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $63,000 | -38% in Augusta |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $123,960 | -36% in Augusta |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $87,760 | -35% in Augusta |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $79,840 | -35% in Augusta |
| HVAC Technician | $73,830 | $48,900 | -34% in Augusta |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or Augusta cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,566 in Anaheim.
What salary do I need in Augusta to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $48,555 a year gives the same standard of living in Augusta.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or Augusta?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $59,841 in Augusta, 72% more in Anaheim.