salaryAugusta is 15% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$105
👥 People living there
201,528
195,300
Commute to work
21.1 min
23.2 min
College degree
24.7%
32.3%
Own their home
50.8%
50.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
10.2%
Unemployment
8.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $54,780 | +198% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $101,010 | +85% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $85,170 | +79% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $59,660 | $105,090 | +76% in Vancouver |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $97,200 | +66% in Vancouver |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $123,100 | +54% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $127,360 | +51% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $87,760 | $130,310 | +48% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $68,825 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $87,723 in Vancouver, 32% more in Vancouver.