salaryAugusta is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$162
👥 People living there
201,528
401,618
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.8 min
College degree
24.7%
45.7%
Own their home
50.8%
50.3%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15.5%
Unemployment
8.6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $37,070 | +102% in Tampa |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $75,710 | +30% in Tampa |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $59,660 | +25% in Tampa |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $105,080 | +25% in Tampa |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $75,210 | +23% in Tampa |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $95,870 | +20% in Tampa |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $44,480 | +16% in Tampa |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,350 | $33,790 | +15% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $65,867 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Tampa?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $81,400 in Tampa, 26% more in Tampa.