salaryAugusta is 9% 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
$1,887
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,778
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$100,983
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$274,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$6,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$117
👥 People living there
201,528
179,898
Commute to work
21.1 min
27.2 min
College degree
24.7%
38.5%
Own their home
50.8%
66.4%
Below poverty line
20.1%
9.5%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Aurora cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Aurora to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $65,259 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 $100,983 in Aurora, 41% more in Aurora.