Augusta, KY vs Paintsville, KY

Augusta, KY and Paintsville, KY have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.3% difference in their overall index. Augusta scores 62 while Paintsville scores 60 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Augusta is $696/month compared to $631/month in Paintsville — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Paintsville has cheaper rent, Augusta actually has lower median home values ($100,700 vs $110,800).

Median household income in Augusta is $43,854 compared to $26,713 in Paintsville (+64.2%). 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 19% of their income on rent, less than the 28.3% in Paintsville.