salaryAugusta is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$164
👥 People living there
201,528
319,758
Commute to work
21.1 min
26.2 min
College degree
24.7%
42.5%
Own their home
50.8%
39.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
14.7%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $35,410 | +93% in Orlando |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $100,780 | +20% in Orlando |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $72,860 | +20% in Orlando |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $92,560 | +16% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $58,930 | $49,750 | -16% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $50,820 | -15% in Orlando |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $43,800 | +14% in Orlando |
| Restaurant Cook | $33,990 | $37,970 | +12% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $66,212 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Orlando?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $78,014 in Orlando, 23% more in Orlando.