salaryAugusta is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$155
👥 People living there
201,528
208,772
Commute to work
21.1 min
19.3 min
College degree
24.7%
30%
Own their home
50.8%
38.1%
Below poverty line
20.1%
27.8%
Unemployment
8.6%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $45,310 | +146% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $89,120 | +87% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $92,920 | +59% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $73,580 | +35% in Rochester |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $63,570 | +30% in Rochester |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $77,310 | +30% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $77,170 | +27% in Rochester |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $58,920 | +23% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $63,350 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Rochester?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $50,919 in Rochester, 18% more in Augusta.