salaryAugusta is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jersey City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$127
👥 People living there
201,528
294,078
Commute to work
21.1 min
36.8 min
College degree
24.7%
54.8%
Own their home
50.8%
27.9%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15.6%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Jersey City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $47,610 | +159% in Jersey City |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $106,420 | +124% in Jersey City |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $105,540 | +81% in Jersey City |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $208,880 | +69% in Jersey City |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $100,520 | +65% in Jersey City |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $77,990 | +59% in Jersey City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $96,900 | +54% in Jersey City |
| Operations Manager | $102,360 | $157,000 | +53% in Jersey City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $73,488 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $105,380 in Jersey City, 43% more in Jersey City.