salaryAugusta is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Plano to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$176
👥 People living there
201,528
290,594
Commute to work
21.1 min
25.4 min
College degree
24.7%
60.5%
Own their home
50.8%
56.9%
Below poverty line
20.1%
6.8%
Unemployment
8.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $92,910 | +59% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $122,520 | +45% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $64,900 | +37% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $168,510 | +36% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $24,160 | +31% in Plano |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $101,870 | +28% in Plano |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $59,530 | +24% in Plano |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $75,240 | +24% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Plano cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $67,304 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Plano?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $121,065 in Plano, 51% more in Plano.