salaryAugusta is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$133
👥 People living there
201,528
481,031
Commute to work
21.1 min
23 min
College degree
24.7%
54%
Own their home
50.8%
50.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
11.9%
Unemployment
8.6%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $34,860 | +90% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $78,980 | +30% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $108,480 | +29% in Raleigh |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $98,800 | +24% in Raleigh |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $58,900 | +20% in Raleigh |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $46,160 | +20% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $58,930 | $50,820 | -14% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $65,860 | +13% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $64,083 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $92,099 in Raleigh, 35% more in Raleigh.