$100k a year, no longer in Roanoke
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 Roanoke
A small premium for Augusta. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
a quick ledger.
$1,443/mo
4% more expensive than Roanoke(vs $1,382/mo)
5.49%
$22/mo less in state tax than Roanoke
vs 5.75% in Roanoke
$6,433/mo
$39 less than Roanoke
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$247k
17% cheaper than Roanoke
vs $296k in Roanoke
628k
vs 314k in Roanoke
field notes, weather & such.
191
pleasant days a year, in augusta.
Roanoke only manages 179 of those. Summer is real but not punishing: 29 days top 95° vs Roanoke's 2.
Lighter on events: Roanoke packs 4.0× more into a month.
46/100
33% lower than Roanoke
vs 69/100 in Roanoke
Closest outdoor draw: Mistletoe State Park, 26.7 mi.
74/100
21% lower than Roanoke
vs 94/100 in Roanoke
3
67% fewer than Roanoke
vs 9 nonstops in Roanoke
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