salaryAugusta is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$106
👥 People living there
201,528
641,165
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.1 min
College degree
24.7%
53.8%
Own their home
50.8%
52%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.7%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $54,780 | +198% in Portland |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $101,010 | +85% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $85,170 | +79% in Portland |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $105,090 | +76% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $97,200 | +66% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $123,100 | +54% in Portland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $127,360 | +51% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $87,760 | $130,310 | +48% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Portland cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $68,825 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Portland?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $98,056 in Portland, 39% more in Portland.