salaryAugusta is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$168
👥 People living there
201,528
990,138
Commute to work
21.1 min
27.3 min
College degree
24.7%
47.3%
Own their home
50.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
8.1%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $152,100 | +220% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $87,760 | $216,740 | +147% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $301,320 | +143% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $136,140 | +133% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $141,960 | +133% in San Jose |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $41,920 | +128% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $107,560 | +97% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,270 | $231,560 | +93% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $72,091 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or San Jose?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $157,922 in San Jose, 62% more in San Jose.