salaryAugusta is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Chicago to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,983
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,622
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$84,017
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$334,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
103.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$4,943
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$90
👥 People living there
201,528
2,711,226
Commute to work
21.1 min
33.1 min
College degree
24.7%
44.3%
Own their home
50.8%
46%
Below poverty line
20.1%
16.8%
Unemployment
8.6%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Chicago for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $54,690 | $103,380 | +89% in Chicago |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $107,810 | +85% in Chicago |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $82,820 | +74% in Chicago |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $102,350 | +72% in Chicago |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $31,200 | +70% in Chicago |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $77,960 | +59% in Chicago |
| Carpenter | $58,930 | $80,440 | +37% in Chicago |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $165,660 | +34% in Chicago |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Chicago cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,983 in Chicago.
What salary do I need in Chicago to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $67,633 a year gives the same standard of living in Chicago.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Chicago?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $84,017 in Chicago, 29% more in Chicago.