Macon, Georgia vs. Augusta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Georgia is 3.4% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $103,394 in Augusta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Georgia is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Augusta
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Augusta, GA
Compared to Macon, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower