salaryAugusta is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Baltimore to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,619
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,479
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$67,058
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$229,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
104.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,354
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$157
👥 People living there
201,528
573,243
Commute to work
21.1 min
29.1 min
College degree
24.7%
36.1%
Own their home
50.8%
47.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
19.7%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Baltimore for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Baltimore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $36,170 | +97% in Baltimore |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $73,810 | +55% in Baltimore |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $116,130 | +45% in Baltimore |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $76,530 | +31% in Baltimore |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $108,980 | +29% in Baltimore |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $63,180 | +29% in Baltimore |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $59,460 | +24% in Baltimore |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $74,620 | +22% in Baltimore |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Baltimore cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,619 in Baltimore.
What salary do I need in Baltimore to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $68,216 a year gives the same standard of living in Baltimore.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Baltimore?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $67,058 in Baltimore, 11% more in Baltimore.