with $100k coming in, swapping out of Lexington
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
more expensive each month than Lexington
A small premium for Augusta. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,443/mo
3% cheaper than Lexington(vs $1,488/mo)
5.49%
$82/mo more in state tax than Lexington
vs 4.5% in Lexington
$6,433/mo
$37 less than Lexington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$247k
24% cheaper than Lexington
vs $324k in Lexington
628k
vs 520k in Lexington
field notes, weather & such.
191
pleasant days a year, in augusta.
Lexington only manages 171 of those. Warm, not extreme: 29 days clear 95°, vs 1 back in Lexington.
Lexington hosts 14.0× more events.
46/100
23% lower than Lexington
vs 60/100 in Lexington
Closest outdoor draw: Mistletoe State Park, 26.7 mi.
74/100
16% lower than Lexington
vs 88/100 in Lexington
3
77% fewer than Lexington
vs 13 nonstops in Lexington
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