Augusta, AR vs Taylor, AR

Augusta is moderately more affordable than Taylor, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 59 compared to 68 for Taylor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Taylor 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 $960/month in Taylor — a 36% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Augusta has cheaper rent, Taylor actually has lower median home values ($100,000 vs $117,100).

Median household income in Augusta is $49,744 compared to $56,250 in Taylor (-11.6%). The higher salaries in Taylor partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Augusta spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 20.5% in Taylor.