salaryAugusta is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$142
👥 People living there
201,528
185,913
Commute to work
21.1 min
23.2 min
College degree
24.7%
24.1%
Own their home
50.8%
41.9%
Below poverty line
20.1%
17.6%
Unemployment
8.6%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Paradise for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $27,110 | +47% in Paradise |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $109,210 | +37% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $77,750 | +33% in Paradise |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $60,650 | +27% in Paradise |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $59,280 | +25% in Paradise |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $60,240 | +23% in Paradise |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $103,760 | +23% in Paradise |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $74,670 | +23% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $65,427 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Paradise?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $63,836 in Paradise, 6% more in Paradise.