Augusta, WI vs Blue River, WI

Blue River is moderately more affordable than Augusta, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 68 compared to 64 for Blue River, 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 $823/month compared to $685/month in Blue River — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Blue River is more affordable at $123,800 median vs $140,100.

Median household income in Augusta is $50,080 compared to $56,830 in Blue River (-11.9%). Blue River offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Augusta spend roughly 19.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14.5% in Blue River.