salaryAugusta is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Petersburg to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,875
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$81,095
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$371,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$2,463
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$175
👥 People living there
201,528
262,732
Commute to work
21.1 min
25.6 min
College degree
24.7%
42.6%
Own their home
50.8%
62.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.5%
Unemployment
8.6%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick St. Petersburg for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | St. Petersburg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $37,070 | +102% in St. Petersburg |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $75,710 | +30% in St. Petersburg |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $59,660 | +25% in St. Petersburg |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $105,080 | +25% in St. Petersburg |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $75,210 | +23% in St. Petersburg |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $95,870 | +20% in St. Petersburg |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $44,480 | +16% in St. Petersburg |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,350 | $33,790 | +15% in St. Petersburg |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or St. Petersburg cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,044 in St. Petersburg.
What salary do I need in St. Petersburg to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $65,867 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Petersburg.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or St. Petersburg?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $81,095 in St. Petersburg, 26% more in St. Petersburg.
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