$100k a year, no longer in Honolulu
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
less monthly outlay than Honolulu
Augusta runs on a fraction of Honolulu's budget. Same paycheck, real lifestyle upgrade.
a quick ledger.
$1,443/mo
49% cheaper than Honolulu(vs $2,843/mo)
5.49%
$459/mo less in state tax than Honolulu
vs 11% in Honolulu
$6,433/mo
$1,859 more than Honolulu
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$247k
77% cheaper than Honolulu
vs $1061k in Honolulu
628k
vs 989k in Honolulu
field notes, weather & such.
191
pleasant days a year, in augusta.
Honolulu edges ahead with 316 pleasant days. Summers run hot, though: 29 days above 95° vs Honolulu's 0.
But the calendar thins out: Honolulu stays 31.7× busier.
46/100
16% lower than Honolulu
vs 55/100 in Honolulu
Closest outdoor draw: Mistletoe State Park, 26.7 mi.
74/100
25% lower than Honolulu
vs 99/100 in Honolulu
3
94% fewer than Honolulu
vs 51 nonstops in Honolulu
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