Cost of living comparison
Augusta is 3.0% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 7.6% less in Augusta
- Groceries
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pay 1.5% more in Augusta
- Transportation
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pay 10.3% less in Augusta
- Housing
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pay 16.1% less in Augusta
- Childcare
-
pay 45.9% more in Augusta
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 9.7% less in Augusta
- Clothing
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pay 17.5% more in Augusta
The cost of childcare, clothing, and groceries in Augusta are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including housing, transportation, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Augusta.
If you lived in Augusta instead of United States, you would:
pay 7.6% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Augusta
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$7.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.33
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.90
|
|
pay 1.5% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Augusta
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$3.52
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$9.03
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$4.25
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$3.75
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$5.50
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$1.96
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.59
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.42
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.99
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$0.99
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.49
|
|
pay 10.3% less for transportation
|
United States
|
Augusta
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.50
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$32,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$12.64
|
|
pay 16.1% less for housing
|
United States
|
Augusta
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$70.88
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,050.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$950.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$148.96
|
|
pay 45.9% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Augusta
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$2,428.57
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$25,000.00
|
|
pay 9.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Augusta
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$9.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$11.00
|
|
pay 17.5% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Augusta
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$64.32
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$43.83
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$85.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$150.00
|
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