Salary Comparison
Millwrights: Augusta vs Rio Rancho
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Augusta, GA
$62,559/yr
Rio Rancho, NM
$90,750/yr
Our recommendation: Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho offers $1,632 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Augusta
Rio Rancho
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$62,559
$90,750
$28,191
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,806
$5,521
$1,715
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
77
80
-3 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,065
$2,148
$83
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,080
$1,150
$70
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,741
$3,373
$1,632
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.84×
2.57×
-0.73×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
9/10 (Comfortable)
-2
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.