$100k a year, no longer in Des Moines
changea dispatch from
augusta
GA
33.47°N
81.97°W
Augusta is the home of the Masters golf tournament and James Brown's adopted hometown (statue downtown), with the Savannah River running past and old Southern charm in the historic district. The Augusta National is private and mostly hidden, but Masters week shapes the whole city's rhythm. Outside that, it's a slower-paced river town with surprising depth.
the verdict
the monthly cost of moving past Des Moines
Augusta edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,443/mo
14% more expensive than Des Moines(vs $1,268/mo)
5.49%
$43/mo less in state tax than Des Moines
vs 6% in Des Moines
$6,433/mo
$132 less than Des Moines
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$247k
17% cheaper than Des Moines
vs $300k in Des Moines
628k
vs 737k in Des Moines
field notes, weather & such.
191
pleasant days a year, in augusta.
Des Moines keeps to 151 pleasant days a year. Summer is real but not punishing: 29 days top 95° vs Des Moines's 7.
93% fewer events than Des Moines. The pace eases up.
46/100
16% lower than Des Moines
vs 55/100 in Des Moines
Closest outdoor draw: Mistletoe State Park, 26.7 mi.
74/100
5% lower than Des Moines
vs 78/100 in Des Moines
3
82% fewer than Des Moines
vs 17 nonstops in Des Moines
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