salaryAugusta is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Charlotte to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,690
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$88,510
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$385,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,808
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$126
👥 People living there
201,528
903,844
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.7 min
College degree
24.7%
48%
Own their home
50.8%
51%
Below poverty line
20.1%
11.7%
Unemployment
8.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Charlotte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $36,430 | +98% in Charlotte |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $82,930 | +36% in Charlotte |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $110,790 | +32% in Charlotte |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $157,180 | +27% in Charlotte |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $98,390 | +23% in Charlotte |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $59,840 | +22% in Charlotte |
| Accountant | $76,710 | $92,910 | +21% in Charlotte |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $46,520 | +21% in Charlotte |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Charlotte cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Charlotte to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $63,555 a year gives the same standard of living in Charlotte.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Charlotte?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $88,510 in Charlotte, 32% more in Charlotte.