Augusta, GA vs Missoula, 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
Missoula
64.4
#1694 nationally
Augusta leads in walk score (68 vs 45). Missoula leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 21.4 min). Augusta leads in cost of living index (92 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Missoula, MT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 64.4 (#1694) |
| Population | 205,414 | 77,757 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $574,064 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $59,783 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 15.7 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 16.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | D+21.4 |
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
64.4 Score
Missoula, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$574,064
Population
77,757
Crime
High
Walk Score
45
West
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