$100k salary, packing up from New Orleans
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 New Orleans
Augusta edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,443/mo
10% cheaper than New Orleans(vs $1,612/mo)
5.49%
$208/mo more in state tax than New Orleans
vs 3% in New Orleans
$6,433/mo
$38 less than New Orleans
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$247k
5% cheaper than New Orleans
vs $259k in New Orleans
628k
vs 962k in New Orleans
field notes, weather & such.
191
pleasant days a year, in augusta.
New Orleans has the edge here, logging 235 pleasant days a year. Warm, not extreme: 29 days clear 95°, vs 3 back in New Orleans.
Noticeably quieter than New Orleans. About 97% fewer events on a typical month.
46/100
16% lower than New Orleans
vs 55/100 in New Orleans
Closest outdoor draw: Mistletoe State Park, 26.7 mi.
74/100
24% lower than New Orleans
vs 98/100 in New Orleans
3
92% fewer than New Orleans
vs 39 nonstops in New Orleans
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