salaryAugusta is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$168
👥 People living there
201,528
511,764
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.7 min
College degree
24.7%
32.5%
Own their home
50.8%
64.4%
Below poverty line
20.1%
10.3%
Unemployment
8.6%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $47,530 | +158% in Mesa |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $85,050 | +46% in Mesa |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $61,780 | +30% in Mesa |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $102,520 | +28% in Mesa |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $61,170 | +25% in Mesa |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $59,770 | +25% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $28,310 | $34,920 | +23% in Mesa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $103,770 | +23% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $67,451 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Mesa?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $89,248 in Mesa, 33% more in Mesa.