salaryAugusta is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Colorado Springs to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,901
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$91,476
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$452,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$1,765
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$139
👥 People living there
201,528
487,887
Commute to work
21.1 min
22.7 min
College degree
24.7%
42.7%
Own their home
50.8%
60.9%
Below poverty line
20.1%
9%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Colorado Springs for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Colorado Springs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $46,230 | +151% in Colorado Springs |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $91,580 | +57% in Colorado Springs |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $128,740 | +53% in Colorado Springs |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $118,410 | +48% in Colorado Springs |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $90,210 | +48% in Colorado Springs |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $63,110 | +33% in Colorado Springs |
| Cashier | $28,310 | $35,740 | +26% in Colorado Springs |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $61,460 | +26% in Colorado Springs |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Colorado Springs cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,901 in Colorado Springs.
What salary do I need in Colorado Springs to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $65,748 a year gives the same standard of living in Colorado Springs.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Colorado Springs?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $91,476 in Colorado Springs, 35% more in Colorado Springs.
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