salaryAugusta is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$141
👥 People living there
201,528
229,359
Commute to work
21.1 min
21.7 min
College degree
24.7%
45.6%
Own their home
50.8%
43.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
18.2%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Richmond for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $38,470 | +109% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $81,660 | +34% in Richmond |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $104,250 | +31% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $60,790 | +28% in Richmond |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $105,190 | +25% in Richmond |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $58,190 | +21% in Richmond |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $59,130 | +21% in Richmond |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $144,910 | +17% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $63,888 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Richmond?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $69,657 in Richmond, 14% more in Richmond.