salaryAugusta is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Grand Rapids to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,751
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,396
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$74,533
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$244,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
95.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,493
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$100
👥 People living there
201,528
198,535
Commute to work
21.1 min
19 min
College degree
24.7%
41.6%
Own their home
50.8%
54%
Below poverty line
20.1%
16.9%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Grand Rapids for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Grand Rapids | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $42,930 | +133% in Grand Rapids |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $80,440 | +47% in Grand Rapids |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $74,920 | +28% in Grand Rapids |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $60,190 | +23% in Grand Rapids |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $58,270 | +22% in Grand Rapids |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,350 | $34,800 | +19% in Grand Rapids |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $56,260 | +18% in Grand Rapids |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $97,210 | +15% in Grand Rapids |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Grand Rapids cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,751 in Grand Rapids.
What salary do I need in Grand Rapids to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $62,378 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Rapids.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Grand Rapids?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $74,533 in Grand Rapids, 20% more in Grand Rapids.