$100k salary, packing up from Hickory
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 premium over Hickory
A small premium for Augusta. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,443/mo
1% more expensive than Hickory(vs $1,434/mo)
5.49%
$82/mo more in state tax than Hickory
vs 4.5% in Hickory
$6,433/mo
$91 less than Hickory
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$247k
8% cheaper than Hickory
vs $268k in Hickory
628k
vs 370k in Hickory
field notes, weather & such.
191
pleasant days a year, in augusta.
Hickory keeps to 189 pleasant days a year. Summer is real but not punishing: 29 days top 95° vs Hickory's 11.
Lighter on events: Hickory packs 6.3× more into a month.
46/100
28% lower than Hickory
vs 64/100 in Hickory
Closest outdoor draw: Mistletoe State Park, 26.7 mi.
74/100
6% higher than Hickory
vs 70/100 in Hickory
3
0% fewer than Hickory
vs 0 nonstops in Hickory
compare augusta with:
