salaryAugusta is 8% 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
$1,999
$1,458
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,147
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$59,841
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$178,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
91.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$1,520
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$176
👥 People living there
505,268
201,528
Commute to work
26.5 min
21.1 min
College degree
59.2%
24.7%
Own their home
46.4%
50.8%
Below poverty line
16.9%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
8.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta 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 | Atlanta | Augusta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $84,230 | -29% in Augusta |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $60,920 | -23% in Augusta |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,370 | $79,840 | -20% in Augusta |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $47,920 | -19% in Augusta |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $63,000 | -18% in Augusta |
| HVAC Technician | $58,970 | $48,900 | -17% in Augusta |
| Civil Engineer | $88,000 | $103,010 | +17% in Augusta |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 | $38,470 | -16% in Augusta |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Augusta cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Augusta to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $55,110 a year gives the same standard of living in Augusta.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Augusta?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $59,841 in Augusta, 54% more in Atlanta.