same $100k income, fresh start from Springfield
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
lighter monthly cost than Springfield
Not a fortune, but real money. Augusta runs cheaper than Springfield month over month.
a quick ledger.
$1,443/mo
25% cheaper than Springfield(vs $1,913/mo)
5.49%
$41/mo more in state tax than Springfield
vs 5% in Springfield
$6,433/mo
$429 more than Springfield
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$247k
34% cheaper than Springfield
vs $373k in Springfield
628k
vs 460k in Springfield
field notes, weather & such.
191
pleasant days a year, in augusta.
Springfield only logs 147 pleasant days. Hot stretches show up, though: 29 days above 95° here, 1 in Springfield.
50% fewer events than Springfield. The pace eases up.
46/100
30% lower than Springfield
vs 66/100 in Springfield
Closest outdoor draw: Mistletoe State Park, 26.7 mi.
74/100
15% lower than Springfield
vs 87/100 in Springfield
3
88% fewer than Springfield
vs 26 nonstops in Springfield
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