salaryAugusta is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$143
👥 People living there
201,528
307,284
Commute to work
21.1 min
21.1 min
College degree
24.7%
43.8%
Own their home
50.8%
52.9%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15.6%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $54,690 | $101,630 | +86% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $97,190 | +66% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $97,910 | +61% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $77,490 | +58% in St. Paul |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $112,630 | +41% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $25,920 | +41% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $81,890 | +37% in St. Paul |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $52,570 | +37% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $68,434 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $79,155 in St. Paul, 24% more in St. Paul.