salaryAugusta is 21% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$148
👥 People living there
201,528
222,758
Commute to work
21.1 min
28.8 min
College degree
24.7%
34.5%
Own their home
50.8%
55.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.4%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $57,280 | +211% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $101,090 | +113% in Tacoma |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $115,120 | +97% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $95,230 | +74% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $101,780 | +71% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $102,170 | +68% in Tacoma |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $133,740 | +68% in Tacoma |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $80,100 | +64% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 21% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $72,555 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $92,626 in Tacoma, 35% more in Tacoma.