salaryAugusta is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jacksonville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$189
👥 People living there
201,528
977,670
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.1 min
College degree
24.7%
33.2%
Own their home
50.8%
57.6%
Below poverty line
20.1%
14.5%
Unemployment
8.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $36,630 | +99% in Jacksonville |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $78,810 | +35% in Jacksonville |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $76,740 | +26% in Jacksonville |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $58,940 | +24% in Jacksonville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $102,230 | +21% in Jacksonville |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $58,590 | +20% in Jacksonville |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $94,960 | +19% in Jacksonville |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,350 | $34,360 | +17% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,719 in Jacksonville.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $64,949 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 21% more in Jacksonville.