$100k a year, no longer in Lincoln
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 Lincoln
A small premium for Augusta. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,443/mo
10% more expensive than Lincoln(vs $1,311/mo)
5.49%
$29/mo less in state tax than Lincoln
vs 5.84% in Lincoln
$6,433/mo
$103 less than Lincoln
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$247k
18% cheaper than Lincoln
vs $302k in Lincoln
628k
vs 344k in Lincoln
field notes, weather & such.
191
pleasant days a year, in augusta.
Lincoln only manages 152 of those. Summer is real but not punishing: 29 days top 95° vs Lincoln's 13.
Noticeably quieter than Lincoln. About 88% fewer events on a typical month.
46/100
13% lower than Lincoln
vs 53/100 in Lincoln
Closest outdoor draw: Mistletoe State Park, 26.7 mi.
74/100
1% lower than Lincoln
vs 75/100 in Lincoln
3
0% fewer than Lincoln
vs 3 nonstops in Lincoln
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