salaryAugusta is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Nashville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$144
👥 People living there
201,528
690,130
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.7 min
College degree
24.7%
48%
Own their home
50.8%
52.4%
Below poverty line
20.1%
14.1%
Unemployment
8.6%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $29,390 | +60% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $77,240 | +27% in Nashville |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $60,630 | +27% in Nashville |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $60,270 | +23% in Nashville |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $99,270 | +18% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $68,780 | +18% in Nashville |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $94,030 | +18% in Nashville |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,350 | $34,420 | +17% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $62,895 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Nashville?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $83,445 in Nashville, 28% more in Nashville.