Augusta, KS vs Wamego, KS

Augusta is moderately more affordable than Wamego, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 73 compared to 78 for Wamego, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wamego 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 $1,032/month in Wamego — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Augusta is more affordable at $162,200 median vs $187,700.

Median household income in Augusta is $60,581 compared to $82,756 in Wamego (-26.8%). While Wamego 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 15% in Wamego.