salaryAugusta is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$151
👥 People living there
201,528
3,857,263
Commute to work
21.1 min
30.7 min
College degree
24.7%
38.5%
Own their home
50.8%
36%
Below poverty line
20.1%
16.5%
Unemployment
8.6%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $121,980 | +109% in Los Angeles |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $98,050 | +106% in Los Angeles |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $35,850 | +95% in Los Angeles |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $101,860 | +62% in Los Angeles |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $194,410 | +57% in Los Angeles |
| Registered Nurse | $87,760 | $135,560 | +54% in Los Angeles |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $122,980 | +54% in Los Angeles |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $73,830 | +51% in Los Angeles |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,498 in Los Angeles.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $74,143 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 32% more in Los Angeles.