salaryAugusta is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fort Lauderdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$2,109
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$2,075
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$89,656
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$486,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
114.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$4,516
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$147
👥 People living there
201,528
185,604
Commute to work
21.1 min
26.1 min
College degree
24.7%
40.8%
Own their home
50.8%
54.1%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Fort Lauderdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $36,070 | +96% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $75,710 | +59% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $79,840 | +37% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $78,990 | +30% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $160,320 | +29% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $103,650 | +23% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Civil Engineer | $103,010 | $83,750 | -19% in Fort Lauderdale |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $58,040 | +19% in Fort Lauderdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Fort Lauderdale cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Fort Lauderdale to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $74,527 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Lauderdale.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Fort Lauderdale?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale, 33% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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