Augusta, KS vs Hugoton, KS

Hugoton is moderately more affordable than Augusta, with a 6.5% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 73 compared to 69 for Hugoton, 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 $925/month in Hugoton — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hugoton is more affordable at $118,400 median vs $162,200.

Median household income in Augusta is $60,581 compared to $60,437 in Hugoton (+0.2%). Augusta does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Augusta spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.4% in Hugoton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (57°F vs 57.6°F). Augusta receives more rainfall at 32.6" per year compared to 17.8" in Hugoton.