salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Kansas City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$138
👥 People living there
201,528
510,612
Commute to work
21.1 min
21.7 min
College degree
24.7%
38.4%
Own their home
50.8%
55.4%
Below poverty line
20.1%
14.6%
Unemployment
8.6%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Kansas City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $36,080 | +96% in Kansas City |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $76,150 | +39% in Kansas City |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $76,860 | +29% in Kansas City |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $62,680 | +28% in Kansas City |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $60,770 | +28% in Kansas City |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $60,170 | +26% in Kansas City |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $101,340 | +20% in Kansas City |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $72,580 | +19% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Augusta and Kansas City cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $60,418 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $74,596 in Kansas City, 20% more in Kansas City.