salaryAugusta is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Columbus to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,611
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,481
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$71,269
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$252,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,341
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$123
👥 People living there
201,528
914,802
Commute to work
21.1 min
21.5 min
College degree
24.7%
38.2%
Own their home
50.8%
44.1%
Below poverty line
20.1%
18.1%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Columbus | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $37,490 | +104% in Columbus |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $100,890 | +73% in Columbus |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $64,440 | +32% in Columbus |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $61,780 | +30% in Columbus |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $61,720 | +29% in Columbus |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $107,230 | +27% in Columbus |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $77,010 | +26% in Columbus |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $78,150 | +24% in Columbus |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Columbus cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,611 in Columbus.
What salary do I need in Columbus to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $62,328 a year gives the same standard of living in Columbus.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Columbus?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $71,269 in Columbus, 16% more in Columbus.