Augusta is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Las Vegas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,614
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$79,676
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$427,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,065
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$159
👥 People living there
201,528
660,400
Commute to work
21.1 min
25.7 min
College degree
24.7%
27.7%
Own their home
50.8%
56.6%
Below poverty line
20.1%
14%
Unemployment
8.6%
7.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Las Vegas for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $27,110 | +47% in Las Vegas |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $109,210 | +37% in Las Vegas |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $77,750 | +33% in Las Vegas |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $60,650 | +27% in Las Vegas |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $59,280 | +25% in Las Vegas |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $60,240 | +23% in Las Vegas |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $103,760 | +23% in Las Vegas |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $74,670 | +23% in Las Vegas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,806 in Las Vegas.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $65,427 a year gives the same standard of living in Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $79,676 in Las Vegas, 25% more in Las Vegas.