Applegate, MI vs Augusta, MI

Augusta is moderately more affordable than Applegate, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Applegate scores 73 compared to 69 for Augusta, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Applegate can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Applegate is $1,063/month compared to $816/month in Augusta — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Augusta has cheaper rent, Applegate actually has lower median home values ($93,800 vs $135,200).

Median household income in Applegate is $62,667 compared to $58,958 in Augusta (+6.3%). While Applegate is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Applegate spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.6% in Augusta.