Population
Alabaster
33,633
North Augusta
24,928
Median Income
Alabaster
$90,163
North Augusta
$90,132
Home Value
Alabaster
$242,600
North Augusta
$220,500
Rent
Alabaster
$1,375
North Augusta
$1,080
Crime Rate
Alabaster
0.99
North Augusta
0.34
Cost of Living
Alabaster
127.1
North Augusta
120.8
Avg Temp
Alabaster
N/A
North Augusta
N/A
Unemployment
Alabaster
3.3%
North Augusta
3.8%
How Similar Are Alabaster & North Augusta?
North Augusta is Alabaster's #16 most similar city
5 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Alabaster
33,633
North Augusta
24,928
Alabaster has a 26% larger population than North Augusta.
Violent Crime
Alabaster
0.99
North Augusta
0.34
Alabaster's violent crime is significantly higher than North Augusta's — 65% difference.
Property Crime
Alabaster
15.11
North Augusta
4.09
Alabaster's property crime is significantly higher than North Augusta's — 73% difference.
Political Leaning
Alabaster
69.9%
North Augusta
62.3%
Both cities lean Republican, but Alabaster has a stronger Republican lean (11% difference).
Unemployment
Alabaster
3.3%
North Augusta
3.8%
North Augusta has a 13% higher unemployment than Alabaster.
Median Income
Alabaster
$90,163
North Augusta
$90,132
Both cities have similar median income — just a 0% difference.
Home Values
Alabaster
$242,600
North Augusta
$220,500
Both cities have similar home values — just a 9% difference.
Education
Alabaster
27.2%
North Augusta
28.7%
Both cities have similar education — just a 5% difference.
Demographics
Alabaster
73.6%
North Augusta
76.6%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 4% difference.
Cost of Living
Alabaster
127.1
North Augusta
120.8
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 5% difference.
5 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Alabaster and North Augusta share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Cost of Living & Affordability — North Augusta leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDNorth Augusta scores 110.8 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 132.7 in Alabaster. Alabaster scores 125.9 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 137.8 in North Augusta. North Augusta has a living wage (family of 4) of $125,642 vs $132,218 in Alabaster (5% lower).
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Housing Market — Alabaster leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAlabaster has a vacancy rate of 3.6% compared to 13.2% in North Augusta. North Augusta has a median rent of $1,080 vs $1,375 in Alabaster (27% lower). Alabaster has a owner-occupied of 86.5% compared to 71.8% in North Augusta.
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Jobs & Economy — Alabaster leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAlabaster has a work from home of 15.3% compared to 9.8% in North Augusta. Alabaster: 17,807 vs North Augusta: 13,301 for labor force. Alabaster has a poverty rate of 5.3% compared to 6.9% in North Augusta.
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Crime & Safety — North Augusta leads
Source: FBI UCRNorth Augusta has a burglary rate (per 1k) of 0.08 compared to 0.49 in Alabaster. North Augusta has a property crime rate (per 1k) of 4.09 compared to 15.11 in Alabaster. North Augusta has a larceny rate (per 1k) of 3.79 compared to 13.97 in Alabaster.
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Schools & Education — North Augusta leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauNorth Augusta has a bachelor's degree or higher of 28.7% compared to 27.2% in Alabaster. North Augusta has a high school diploma or higher of 44.5% compared to 43.9% in Alabaster.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSAlabaster has a population of 33,633, about 1.3x the size of North Augusta (24,928). Alabaster skews younger with a median age of 39.5 vs 43.1.
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North Augusta
Healthcare — Alabaster leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareAlabaster: 5 vs North Augusta: 4 for with emergency services. Alabaster: 2.4 vs North Augusta: 2.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Augusta has a public transit of 0.2% compared to 0.0% in Alabaster. Alabaster has a work from home of 15.3% compared to 9.8% in North Augusta. North Augusta has a drive alone of 85.8% compared to 74.7% in Alabaster.
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