salaryAugusta is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spring Valley to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,889
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,783
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$80,360
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$433,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,149
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$139
👥 People living there
201,528
219,187
Commute to work
21.1 min
22.5 min
College degree
24.7%
31.4%
Own their home
50.8%
50.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.2%
Unemployment
8.6%
7.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Spring Valley for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Spring Valley cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,889 in Spring Valley.
What salary do I need in Spring Valley to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $65,273 a year gives the same standard of living in Spring Valley.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Spring Valley?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $80,360 in Spring Valley, 26% more in Spring Valley.