salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Louisville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$167
👥 People living there
201,528
631,818
Commute to work
21.1 min
22.5 min
College degree
24.7%
33.8%
Own their home
50.8%
60.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15.8%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Louisville for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $30,180 | +64% in Louisville |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $74,680 | +37% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,640 | $46,830 | +28% in Louisville |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $59,000 | +23% in Louisville |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $58,930 | +21% in Louisville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $97,970 | +16% in Louisville |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $44,450 | +16% in Louisville |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,140 | $42,220 | +14% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Augusta and Louisville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $60,765 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Louisville?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $72,097 in Louisville, 17% more in Louisville.