Augusta, GA vs Bozeman, MT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Augusta
80
#94 nationally
Bozeman
65.6
#1621 nationally
Bozeman leads in median household income ($74,113 vs $50,605). Augusta leads in walk score (68 vs 47). Bozeman leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 21.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Bozeman, MT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 65.6 (#1621) |
| Population | 205,414 | 57,305 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $727,000 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $74,113 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 15.1 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 11.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | D+3.2 |
B-
80 Score
Augusta, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$188,454
Population
205,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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D
65.6 Score
Bozeman, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$727,000
Population
57,305
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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