Augusta, KS vs Goodland, KS

Goodland is moderately more affordable than Augusta, with a 10.9% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 73 compared to 66 for Goodland, 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 $850/month in Goodland — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Goodland is more affordable at $112,800 median vs $162,200.

Median household income in Augusta is $60,581 compared to $53,929 in Goodland (+12.3%). 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 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 18.9% in Goodland.

Climate-wise, Augusta is notably warmer with an average of 57°F compared to 51.7°F in Goodland. Augusta receives more rainfall at 32.6" per year compared to 19.1" in Goodland.