salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Birmingham to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,291
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,126
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$49,666
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$158,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
91.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$997
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$175
👥 People living there
201,528
198,173
Commute to work
21.1 min
20.8 min
College degree
24.7%
31.1%
Own their home
50.8%
45.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
24.7%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Birmingham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $27,670 | +50% in Birmingham |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $170,230 | +37% in Birmingham |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $61,730 | -23% in Birmingham |
| Operations Manager | $102,360 | $123,560 | +21% in Birmingham |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $99,470 | +18% in Birmingham |
| Carpenter | $58,930 | $50,400 | -14% in Birmingham |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $54,460 | +14% in Birmingham |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,270 | $107,700 | -10% in Birmingham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Birmingham cheaper to live in?
Augusta and Birmingham cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Birmingham to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $59,831 a year gives the same standard of living in Birmingham.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Birmingham?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $49,666 in Birmingham, 20% more in Augusta.