salaryAugusta is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$163
👥 People living there
201,528
319,069
Commute to work
21.1 min
31.3 min
College degree
24.7%
25.7%
Own their home
50.8%
56.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.2%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $34,800 | +89% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $101,870 | +74% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $79,160 | +67% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $98,520 | +56% in Riverside |
| Registered Nurse | $87,760 | $133,940 | +53% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,270 | $169,920 | +41% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $117,240 | $165,490 | +41% in Riverside |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $105,730 | +32% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $69,492 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Riverside?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $98,192 in Riverside, 39% more in Riverside.