Augusta, IL vs Mason City, IL

Augusta is moderately more affordable than Mason City, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 60 compared to 65 for Mason City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mason City 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 $785/month in Mason City — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Augusta is more affordable at $86,500 median vs $92,200.

Median household income in Augusta is $41,094 compared to $64,250 in Mason City (-36%). While Mason City 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 14.7% in Mason City.