Augusta, MT vs Ennis, MT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Augusta is 16.8% cheaper than Ennis. With a cost index of 75 vs 90, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Augusta to Ennis should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Augusta is $826/month compared to $805/month in Ennis — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Ennis has cheaper rent, Augusta actually has lower median home values ($215,000 vs $402,300).

Median household income in Augusta is $43,333 compared to $60,880 in Ennis (-28.8%). While Ennis 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 22.9% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Ennis.