Augusta, KS vs Hesston, KS

Hesston is moderately more affordable than Augusta, with a 7.6% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 73 compared to 68 for Hesston, 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 $722/month in Hesston — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hesston has cheaper rent, Augusta actually has lower median home values ($162,200 vs $183,000).

Median household income in Augusta is $60,581 compared to $72,620 in Hesston (-16.6%). Hesston 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 11.9% in Hesston.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57°F vs 56.1°F). Augusta receives more rainfall at 32.6" per year compared to 28.3" in Hesston.