salaryAugusta is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Salt Lake City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$77
👥 People living there
201,528
208,007
Commute to work
21.1 min
19.5 min
College degree
24.7%
51.5%
Own their home
50.8%
45.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
13.6%
Unemployment
8.6%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Salt Lake City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $32,320 | +76% in Salt Lake City |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $80,970 | +39% in Salt Lake City |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $62,310 | +30% in Salt Lake City |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $59,150 | +24% in Salt Lake City |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $60,790 | +24% in Salt Lake City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $77,920 | +24% in Salt Lake City |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,640 | $44,190 | +21% in Salt Lake City |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $46,080 | +20% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,608 in Salt Lake City.
What salary do I need in Salt Lake City to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $65,853 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 26% more in Salt Lake City.
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