Augusta, KS vs Ellsworth, KS

Ellsworth is moderately more affordable than Augusta, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 73 compared to 64 for Ellsworth, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Augusta 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 $693/month in Ellsworth — a 37% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ellsworth is more affordable at $143,600 median vs $162,200.

Median household income in Augusta is $60,581 compared to $65,357 in Ellsworth (-7.3%). Ellsworth offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Augusta spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 12.7% in Ellsworth.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57°F vs 55.8°F). Augusta receives more rainfall at 32.6" per year compared to 29.7" in Ellsworth.