salaryAugusta is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$109
👥 People living there
201,528
754,195
Commute to work
21.1 min
26 min
College degree
24.7%
68.4%
Own their home
50.8%
43.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
9.9%
Unemployment
8.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $57,280 | +211% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $101,090 | +113% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $115,120 | +97% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $95,230 | +74% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $101,780 | +71% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $102,170 | +68% in Seattle |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $133,740 | +68% in Seattle |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $80,100 | +64% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $72,555 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Seattle?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $133,583 in Seattle, 55% more in Seattle.