St. Augusta, MN vs Taylors Falls, MN

Taylors Falls is moderately more affordable than St. Augusta, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. St. Augusta scores 99 compared to 87 for Taylors Falls, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Augusta can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in St. Augusta is $1,373/month compared to $985/month in Taylors Falls — a 39% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taylors Falls is more affordable at $256,000 median vs $323,400.

Median household income in St. Augusta is $116,384 compared to $61,548 in Taylors Falls (+89.1%). While St. 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 St. Augusta spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19.2% in Taylors Falls.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.9°F vs 43.1°F). Taylors Falls receives more rainfall at 33.8" per year compared to 28.5" in St. Augusta.