salaryAugusta is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$96
👥 People living there
201,528
681,294
Commute to work
21.1 min
30 min
College degree
24.7%
64.2%
Own their home
50.8%
41.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
15.4%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $46,040 | +150% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $123,960 | $195,190 | +57% in Washington |
| Operations Manager | $102,360 | $156,460 | +53% in Washington |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $127,040 | +51% in Washington |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $119,170 | +49% in Washington |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $71,920 | +47% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $84,000 | +44% in Washington |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $87,160 | +43% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Washington cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $71,086 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Washington?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $118,495 in Washington, 49% more in Washington.