salaryAugusta is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$179
👥 People living there
201,528
1,479,835
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.5 min
College degree
24.7%
29%
Own their home
50.8%
52.2%
Below poverty line
20.1%
17.1%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Antonio for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $28,110 | +53% in San Antonio |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $63,360 | +33% in San Antonio |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $73,860 | +26% in San Antonio |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $98,480 | +23% in San Antonio |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $58,590 | +20% in San Antonio |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $100,840 | +20% in San Antonio |
| Physician Assistant | $117,240 | $140,160 | +20% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $58,930 | $48,900 | -17% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,463 in San Antonio.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $61,837 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $70,163 in San Antonio, 15% more in San Antonio.