salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Memphis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,399
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,194
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$55,797
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$169,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
92.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$1,845
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$223
👥 People living there
201,528
618,980
Commute to work
21.1 min
21.1 min
College degree
24.7%
28%
Own their home
50.8%
44.9%
Below poverty line
20.1%
23.1%
Unemployment
8.6%
8.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Memphis for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Memphis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $24,550 | +33% in Memphis |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $62,910 | +32% in Memphis |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $63,070 | +32% in Memphis |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $75,410 | +29% in Memphis |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $100,640 | +19% in Memphis |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $71,600 | +18% in Memphis |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $56,780 | +16% in Memphis |
| Carpenter | $58,930 | $50,620 | -14% in Memphis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Memphis cheaper to live in?
Augusta and Memphis cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Memphis to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $60,180 a year gives the same standard of living in Memphis.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Memphis?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $55,797 in Memphis, 7% more in Augusta.