Augusta, ME vs Belton, MO
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
72.1
#922 nationally
Belton
73.2
#765 nationally
Augusta leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 25.7 min). Belton leads in median household income ($68,030 vs $45,006). Augusta leads in crime level (6.9 vs 9.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, ME | Belton, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#922) | 73.2 (#765) |
| Population | 19,102 | 25,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $285,230 | $274,327 |
| Median Household Income | $45,006 | $68,030 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.8 | R+32.1 |
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72.1 Score
Augusta, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$285,230
Population
19,102
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Northeast
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73.2 Score
Belton, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$274,327
Population
25,534
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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