Augusta, WI vs West Milwaukee, WI

Augusta is moderately more affordable than West Milwaukee, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Augusta scores 68 compared to 77 for West Milwaukee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Milwaukee 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 $885/month in West Milwaukee — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Augusta is more affordable at $140,100 median vs $203,500.

Median household income in Augusta is $50,080 compared to $48,976 in West Milwaukee (+2.3%). Augusta 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, less than the 21.7% in West Milwaukee.