salaryAugusta is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,458
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$149
👥 People living there
201,528
207,055
Commute to work
21.1 min
24.1 min
College degree
24.7%
35.2%
Own their home
50.8%
42.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
19.6%
Unemployment
8.6%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $36,840 | +100% in Worcester |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $73,800 | +51% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $82,260 | +50% in Worcester |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $90,300 | +48% in Worcester |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $119,260 | +42% in Worcester |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $66,310 | +39% in Worcester |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $80,210 | +37% in Worcester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,000 | $82,810 | +31% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $66,933 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Worcester?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $75,605 in Worcester, 21% more in Worcester.