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Is Augusta, KS expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,14135% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$70,015about $5,835/month · 20% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$175,50047% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,640 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Kansas cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Kansas. It is number 22 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Augusta
$1,141
Spring Hill
$1,225
Bel Aire
$1,653
Parsons
$850
Coffeyville
$745
Fort Riley
$1,262
Chanute
$968

How much do households earn in Augusta?

Under $25k
17.6%
$25k–50k
28.1%
$50k–100k
28.9%
$100k–150k
15.3%
$150k+
7.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Augusta

SizeAugustaU.S. average
1 bedroom$720$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,160$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,251$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Augusta overall?

Everyday prices in Kansas overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
71
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
88
Other services
94
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Augusta, so the Kansas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Augusta

🏛️ Property tax$2,921a year · 1.66% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$181a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Augusta

Commute to work24.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Augusta?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $77 a month less.

Renting
$1,141
Owning
$1,218

Owning assumes a typical $175,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,550 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Augusta, KS?

Renting in Augusta costs a median of about $1,141 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.

How much do I need to make to live in Augusta?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,640 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Augusta cheap or expensive?

Augusta is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.6% of the typical household income of $70,015. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Augusta?

The median homeowner in Augusta pays $2,921 a year in property taxes, about 1.66% of the median home value.

Is Augusta more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Kansas are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Augusta?

The median home value in Augusta is $175,500, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

9,216 people live in Augusta. Numbers are typical (middle) values.