salaryAugusta is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Indianapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$141
👥 People living there
201,528
885,860
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.6 min
College degree
24.7%
34.9%
Own their home
50.8%
56%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15.8%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Indianapolis for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $29,050 | +58% in Indianapolis |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $68,480 | +44% in Indianapolis |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $83,110 | +42% in Indianapolis |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $76,980 | +41% in Indianapolis |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $61,980 | +29% in Indianapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $62,160 | +27% in Indianapolis |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $97,470 | +22% in Indianapolis |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $46,900 | +22% in Indianapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,465 in Indianapolis.
What salary do I need in Indianapolis to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $62,476 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 16% more in Indianapolis.