salaryAugusta is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Aurora to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$2,087
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$2,000
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$95,305
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$469,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,457
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$141
👥 People living there
201,528
394,432
Commute to work
21.1 min
28.6 min
College degree
24.7%
33.6%
Own their home
50.8%
62.4%
Below poverty line
20.1%
11.9%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Aurora | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $39,650 | +116% in Aurora |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $87,980 | +85% in Aurora |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $101,970 | +75% in Aurora |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $99,040 | +63% in Aurora |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $127,880 | +52% in Aurora |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $71,580 | +46% in Aurora |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $177,380 | +43% in Aurora |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $113,760 | +42% in Aurora |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Aurora cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Aurora to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $69,061 a year gives the same standard of living in Aurora.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Aurora?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $95,305 in Aurora, 37% more in Aurora.