salaryAugusta is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Cincinnati to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$147
👥 People living there
201,528
311,224
Commute to work
21.1 min
22.4 min
College degree
24.7%
41.8%
Own their home
50.8%
39.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
25.5%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $36,530 | +99% in Cincinnati |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $80,410 | +38% in Cincinnati |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $102,940 | +29% in Cincinnati |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $62,240 | +27% in Cincinnati |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $60,590 | +26% in Cincinnati |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $75,750 | +24% in Cincinnati |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $58,570 | +23% in Cincinnati |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $103,450 | +23% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,379 in Cincinnati.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $62,263 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 5% more in Augusta.