salaryAugusta is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irvine to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$113
👥 People living there
201,528
311,690
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.7 min
College degree
24.7%
70.6%
Own their home
50.8%
44.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
10.8%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $121,980 | +109% in Irvine |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $98,050 | +106% in Irvine |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $35,850 | +95% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $101,860 | +62% in Irvine |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $194,410 | +57% in Irvine |
| Registered Nurse | $87,760 | $135,560 | +54% in Irvine |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $122,980 | +54% in Irvine |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $73,830 | +51% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $74,143 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Irvine?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $147,451 in Irvine, 59% more in Irvine.