salaryAugusta is 26% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$127
👥 People living there
201,528
439,418
Commute to work
21.1 min
29.8 min
College degree
24.7%
48.7%
Own their home
50.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
20.1%
13.4%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $113,700 | +139% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $132,000 | +126% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $87,760 | $186,610 | +113% in Oakland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $38,860 | +111% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $123,250 | +102% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $146,760 | +84% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,270 | $219,080 | +82% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $212,500 | +71% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 26% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $75,479 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Oakland?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $109,576 in Oakland, 45% more in Oakland.