salaryAugusta is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Modesto to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$166
👥 People living there
201,528
219,215
Commute to work
21.1 min
30.2 min
College degree
24.7%
21.2%
Own their home
50.8%
58.9%
Below poverty line
20.1%
13.3%
Unemployment
8.6%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $34,910 | +90% in Modesto |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $98,230 | +68% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $77,370 | +63% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $101,640 | +61% in Modesto |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $123,910 | +55% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $87,760 | $132,590 | +51% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,270 | $173,380 | +44% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $117,240 | $165,730 | +41% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $67,968 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Modesto?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $86,162 in Modesto, 31% more in Modesto.