salaryAugusta is 11% 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
$1,648
$1,458
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,147
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$59,841
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$178,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$1,520
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$176
👥 People living there
397,742
201,528
Commute to work
26.6 min
21.1 min
College degree
32.6%
24.7%
Own their home
54.3%
50.8%
Below poverty line
12.9%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.7%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington 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 | Arlington | Augusta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $58,390 | -37% in Augusta |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $84,230 | -31% in Augusta |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $47,540 | -27% in Augusta |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $123,960 | -26% in Augusta |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $18,390 | -24% in Augusta |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $79,840 | -22% in Augusta |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $58,930 | +21% in Augusta |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $47,920 | -20% in Augusta |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Augusta cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Augusta to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $53,489 a year gives the same standard of living in Augusta.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Augusta?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $59,841 in Augusta, 35% more in Arlington.