salaryAugusta is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spokane to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$139
👥 People living there
201,528
230,293
Commute to work
21.1 min
20.6 min
College degree
24.7%
33.9%
Own their home
50.8%
58.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
13.8%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Spokane for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $48,560 | +164% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $83,310 | +75% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $95,660 | +64% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $98,800 | +57% in Spokane |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $116,690 | +46% in Spokane |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $51,720 | +34% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $79,830 | +34% in Spokane |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $72,800 | +33% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $65,512 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Spokane?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $75,564 in Spokane, 21% more in Spokane.