salaryAugusta is 16% 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
$2,666
$1,458
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,147
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$59,841
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$178,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$1,520
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$176
👥 People living there
236,254
201,528
Commute to work
26.2 min
21.1 min
College degree
77.1%
24.7%
Own their home
41.3%
50.8%
Below poverty line
7.4%
20.1%
Unemployment
3.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $18,390 | -60% in Augusta |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $123,960 | -36% in Augusta |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $102,360 | -35% in Augusta |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $84,230 | -34% in Augusta |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,170 | $79,840 | -33% in Augusta |
| HVAC Technician | $71,920 | $48,900 | -32% in Augusta |
| Police Officer | $84,000 | $58,390 | -30% in Augusta |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $60,920 | -30% in Augusta |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Augusta cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Augusta to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $50,643 a year gives the same standard of living in Augusta.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Augusta?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $59,841 in Augusta, 156% more in Arlington.