salaryAugusta is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Pittsburgh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$114
👥 People living there
201,528
304,759
Commute to work
21.1 min
22.7 min
College degree
24.7%
49.1%
Own their home
50.8%
47.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
20.1%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $35,470 | +93% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $72,230 | +52% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $83,190 | +42% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $70,100 | +28% in Pittsburgh |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $62,140 | +27% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $76,550 | +22% in Pittsburgh |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $57,880 | +21% in Pittsburgh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $98,550 | +17% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,621 in Pittsburgh.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $61,807 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 16% more in Pittsburgh.