Augusta, IL vs Lexington, IL

Augusta is moderately more affordable than Lexington, with a 12.4% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 60 compared to 69 for Lexington, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lexington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Augusta is $639/month compared to $734/month in Lexington — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Augusta is more affordable at $86,500 median vs $171,600.

Median household income in Augusta is $41,094 compared to $98,676 in Lexington (-58.4%). While Lexington 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 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 8.9% in Lexington.