salaryAugusta is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$127
👥 People living there
201,528
528,706
Commute to work
21.1 min
25.3 min
College degree
24.7%
37.1%
Own their home
50.8%
51.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
13.9%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $94,080 | +98% in Sacramento |
| Registered Nurse | $87,760 | $171,460 | +95% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $111,460 | +91% in Sacramento |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $35,070 | +91% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $103,390 | +64% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $61,970 | +61% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $122,540 | +53% in Sacramento |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $122,330 | +45% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $69,641 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $94,176 in Sacramento, 36% more in Sacramento.