Augusta, WI vs Mattoon, WI

Mattoon is moderately more affordable than Augusta, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 68 compared to 65 for Mattoon, 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 $867/month in Mattoon — a 5% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Augusta has cheaper rent, Mattoon actually has lower median home values ($82,900 vs $140,100).

Median household income in Augusta is $50,080 compared to $70,500 in Mattoon (-29%). Mattoon 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 14.8% in Mattoon.