Augusta, AR vs Crossett, AR

Crossett is moderately more affordable than Augusta, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 59 compared to 56 for Crossett, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Augusta can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Augusta is $619/month compared to $544/month in Crossett — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Crossett is more affordable at $101,200 median vs $117,100.

Median household income in Augusta is $49,744 compared to $42,792 in Crossett (+16.2%). While Augusta is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Augusta spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.3% in Crossett.