$100k a year, no longer in Manchester
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 Manchester
A near-tie on cost. What separates Augusta is the life around the numbers.
a quick ledger.
$1,443/mo
31% cheaper than Manchester(vs $2,092/mo)
5.49%
$458/mo more in state tax than Manchester
vs 0% in Manchester
$6,433/mo
$192 more than Manchester
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$247k
55% cheaper than Manchester
vs $548k in Manchester
628k
vs 427k in Manchester
field notes, weather & such.
191
pleasant days a year, in augusta.
Manchester only manages 154 of those. Summer is real but not punishing: 29 days top 95° vs Manchester's 0.
80% fewer events than Manchester. The pace eases up.
46/100
26% lower than Manchester
vs 62/100 in Manchester
Closest outdoor draw: Mistletoe State Park, 26.7 mi.
74/100
24% lower than Manchester
vs 98/100 in Manchester
3
77% fewer than Manchester
vs 13 nonstops in Manchester
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