salaryAugusta is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in New York to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$2,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$2,016
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$86,801
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$777,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$6,547
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$132
👥 People living there
201,528
8,483,844
Commute to work
21.1 min
40.3 min
College degree
24.7%
41.6%
Own their home
50.8%
32.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
17.9%
Unemployment
8.6%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick New York for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | New York | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $47,610 | +159% in New York |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $106,420 | +124% in New York |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $105,540 | +81% in New York |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $208,880 | +69% in New York |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $100,520 | +65% in New York |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $77,990 | +59% in New York |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $96,900 | +54% in New York |
| Operations Manager | $102,360 | $157,000 | +53% in New York |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or New York cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,806 in New York.
What salary do I need in New York to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $73,488 a year gives the same standard of living in New York.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or New York?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $86,801 in New York, 31% more in New York.