salaryAugusta is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Louis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,297
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,264
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$60,569
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$197,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
95.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,033
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$117
👥 People living there
201,528
288,512
Commute to work
21.1 min
22.1 min
College degree
24.7%
41.1%
Own their home
50.8%
45.3%
Below poverty line
20.1%
20.6%
Unemployment
8.6%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Louis for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | St. Louis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $31,200 | +70% in St. Louis |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $68,970 | +45% in St. Louis |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $77,000 | +41% in St. Louis |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $77,170 | +29% in St. Louis |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $63,000 | +29% in St. Louis |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $73,240 | +25% in St. Louis |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $97,650 | +22% in St. Louis |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $74,130 | +22% in St. Louis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or St. Louis cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,297 in St. Louis.
What salary do I need in St. Louis to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $62,079 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Louis.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or St. Louis?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $60,569 in St. Louis, 1% more in St. Louis.