Living Cost Compare
Augusta

Georgia

$1,130/mo est.

vs
South Burlington

Vermont

$1,790/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,130 in Augusta, GA versus $1,790 in South Burlington, VT. Overall, Augusta, GA is roughly 37% cheaper to live in day-to-day than South Burlington, VT, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $53,134 in Augusta, GA and $97,229 in South Burlington, VT — about 45% higher in South Burlington, VT. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Vermont has a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax.

Augusta, GA
South Burlington, VT

Rent

Studio
$784
$1,557
+99% in South Burlington, VT
1 Bedroom
$916
$1,533
+67% in South Burlington, VT
2 Bedroom
$1,035
$1,805
+74% in South Burlington, VT
3 Bedroom
$1,230
$2,356
+92% in South Burlington, VT

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$162,900
$399,600
+145% in South Burlington, VT

Income

Median Household Income
$53,134
$97,229
+83% in South Burlington, VT
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$45,990
$60,020
+31% in South Burlington, VT

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
34.9 yr
38.8 yr
+3.9 yr in South Burlington, VT
Homeownership
50.9%
60.1%
+9.2 pp in South Burlington, VT
Bachelor's+ (25+)
24.2%
65.1%
+40.9 pp in South Burlington, VT
Avg Commute
20.6 min
18.9 min
+1.7 min in Augusta, GA

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
546.7
239.4
+56% in Augusta, GA
Property Crime
3,652
4,446
+22% in South Burlington, VT

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
65.2°F
46.0°F
+19.2°F in Augusta, GA
Annual Precipitation
46.5 in
36.8 in
+9.7 in in Augusta, GA

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.94/gal
$3.94/gal
about equal

Area: East Coast (PADD 1) vs East Coast (PADD 1).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
16.4
24.4
+49% in South Burlington, VT
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$38.60
$26.07
+32% in Augusta, GA

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.00
$4.31
+8% in South Burlington, VT
Bread (lb)
$1.75
$1.92
+10% in South Burlington, VT
Eggs (doz)
$2.21
$2.19
+1% in Augusta, GA
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.45
$6.90
+7% in South Burlington, VT
Chicken (lb)
$1.90
$2.19
+15% in South Burlington, VT
Bananas (lb)
$0.62
$0.69
+12% in South Burlington, VT

Average prices — South vs Northeast (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (GA / VT)
4%
6%
+2.0 pp in VT
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
8.75%
+3.6 pp in VT

Augusta vs South Burlington — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Augusta or South Burlington?
Augusta, GA is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,130 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 37% below South Burlington, VT's $1,790, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Augusta than in South Burlington?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $37,000 a year in Augusta versus $61,000 in South Burlington.
Which has lower taxes, Augusta or South Burlington?
Augusta is taxed under Georgia's rules (a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax); South Burlington under Vermont's (a top state income tax rate of 8.75% and a 6% state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).