salaryAugusta is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Durham to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$117
👥 People living there
201,528
291,467
Commute to work
21.1 min
22.3 min
College degree
24.7%
57.3%
Own their home
50.8%
52.3%
Below poverty line
20.1%
11.7%
Unemployment
8.6%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $35,230 | +92% in Durham |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $93,110 | +53% in Durham |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $101,460 | +27% in Durham |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $106,410 | +26% in Durham |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $59,180 | +21% in Durham |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $46,450 | +21% in Durham |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $38,350 | -19% in Durham |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $51,400 | -18% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Durham cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $63,701 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Durham?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $88,026 in Durham, 32% more in Durham.