salaryAugusta is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Minneapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$91
👥 People living there
201,528
427,246
Commute to work
21.1 min
22 min
College degree
24.7%
55.5%
Own their home
50.8%
47.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
16%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Minneapolis for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $54,690 | $101,630 | +86% in Minneapolis |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $97,190 | +66% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $97,910 | +61% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $77,490 | +58% in Minneapolis |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $112,630 | +41% in Minneapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $25,920 | +41% in Minneapolis |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $81,890 | +37% in Minneapolis |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $52,570 | +37% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $68,434 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 31% more in Minneapolis.