salaryAugusta is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$182
👥 People living there
201,528
243,821
Commute to work
21.1 min
21.6 min
College degree
24.7%
61.9%
Own their home
50.8%
67%
Below poverty line
20.1%
7.3%
Unemployment
8.6%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $47,530 | +158% in Scottsdale |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $85,050 | +46% in Scottsdale |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $61,780 | +30% in Scottsdale |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $102,520 | +28% in Scottsdale |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $61,170 | +25% in Scottsdale |
| Truck Driver | $47,920 | $59,770 | +25% in Scottsdale |
| Cashier | $28,310 | $34,920 | +23% in Scottsdale |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $103,770 | +23% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $67,451 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 50% more in Scottsdale.