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Augusta, GA vs Richmond Hill, GA

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Is it cheaper to live in Richmond Hill or is it cheaper to live in Augusta?
- Richmond Hill is 22.8% more expensive than Augusta.

Which city has more affordable housing, Richmond Hill or Augusta?
- Richmond Hill housing costs are 113.1% more expensive than Augusta housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Augusta or is Health Care more affordable in Richmond Hill.
- Health related expenses are 0.4% more in Richmond Hill.
 Augusta, GARichmond Hill, GAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock98.2100
 Food & Groceries95.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.1100
 Housing47.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$352,500$338,100
 Utilities104  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock97.1100
 Miscellaneous90.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Augusta    35 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived here for 9 years and this is not a good place to live. I've been to 46 states and 4 countries. While people tout the nature, the water is for the most  More

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Over 4 years ago

Richmond County is a cesspool with a greedy racist mayor. The demographics have certainly changed over the years and is now a liberal Democrat hell hole. The Augusta  More

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Over 5 years ago

Augusta is a wonderful place to live. To be honest, people who have negative things to say have NOT made the effort to explore all the beauty. We have a gorgeous lake  More

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Reviews for Richmond Hill    4 Reviews

I have lived here for five long years. This is the worst place I have ever lived. There is nothing to do and nowhere to shop. You have to travel thirty minutes to get to  More

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Over 11 years ago

This town is a wonderful place to live. Schools are great - every child receives a quality education. There is no need for private schools because the public school  More

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Over 16 years ago

Wonderful schools - every child gets an education comparable to any private school. A sense of community, low crime, and close to outdoor recreation. And not too far  More

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