Augusta, KS vs Derby, KS

Augusta is moderately more affordable than Derby, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 73 compared to 82 for Derby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Derby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Augusta is $950/month compared to $1,082/month in Derby — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Augusta is more affordable at $162,200 median vs $221,600.

Median household income in Augusta is $60,581 compared to $82,089 in Derby (-26.2%). While Derby 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 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 15.8% in Derby.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57°F vs 57.7°F). Derby receives more rainfall at 34.3" per year compared to 32.6" in Augusta.