Augusta, KS vs Scott City, KS

Scott City is moderately more affordable than Augusta, with a 7.3% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 73 compared to 68 for Scott City, 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 $778/month in Scott City — a 22% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Scott City has cheaper rent, Augusta actually has lower median home values ($162,200 vs $166,400).

Median household income in Augusta is $60,581 compared to $54,026 in Scott City (+12.1%). 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, more than the 17.3% in Scott City.