Question 1

Is Augusta or Springfield cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Springfield, MO is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $389/month less than in Augusta, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $1,261/mo in Augusta versus $1,095/mo in Springfield.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Augusta vs Springfield?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $72,000/year before tax in Augusta, GA and $62,500/year in Springfield, MO — a difference of about $9,500. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Augusta or Springfield cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Springfield, the same answer as for a single person. Two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child run about $8,332/month in Augusta and $8,054/month in Springfield, including county-median childcare.

Question 4

Should I move to Augusta or Springfield?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Springfield costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Augusta67	Springfield61
Est. monthly cost (single)	$3,887	$3,498
Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare)	$8,332	$8,054
Salary for comfort	$72,000/yr	$62,500/yr
Typical rent	$1,261	$1,095
Median home value	$162,900	$165,200
Median household income	$53,134	$45,984
Unemployment	0.0%	3.9%
Housing score	69	60
Jobs score	89	82
Safety score	31	6
Climate score	98	96
Amenities score	15	21
Population	201.5K	169.4K
Summer high / winter low	93° / 33°	89° / 22°

Augusta, GA vs Springfield, MO