Augusta, IL vs Vienna, IL

Augusta, IL and Vienna, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.5% difference in their overall index. Augusta scores 60 while Vienna scores 59 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Augusta is $639/month compared to $616/month in Vienna — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Vienna is more affordable at $77,400 median vs $86,500.

Median household income in Augusta is $41,094 compared to $39,471 in Vienna (+4.1%). 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 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.7% in Vienna.