salaryAugusta is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fresno to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$202
👥 People living there
201,528
545,970
Commute to work
21.1 min
22.4 min
College degree
24.7%
25.5%
Own their home
50.8%
50.1%
Below poverty line
20.1%
20.1%
Unemployment
8.6%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $34,320 | +87% in Fresno |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $100,770 | +73% in Fresno |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $79,160 | +67% in Fresno |
| Registered Nurse | $87,760 | $125,420 | +43% in Fresno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,270 | $166,570 | +38% in Fresno |
| Physician Assistant | $117,240 | $155,440 | +33% in Fresno |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $162,680 | +31% in Fresno |
| Pharmacist | $131,630 | $169,160 | +29% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $66,695 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Fresno?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $76,564 in Fresno, 22% more in Fresno.