Augusta, GA Cost of Living


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Augusta cost of living score
80
Less expensive
20.0% lower
than the US average
15.3% lower
than the Georgia average
Augusta, Georgia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.0% lower than the U.S. average and 15.3% higher than the average for Georgia.

Augusta, GA

Housing costs in Augusta?
A typical home costs $174,000, which is 48.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.5% less expensive than the average Georgia home, at $308,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Augusta costs $1,050 per month, which is 26.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,280.

Can I afford Augusta?
To live comfortably in Augusta, Georgia, a minimum annual income of $33,480 for a family, and $36,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Augusta?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA is a great place to call home without breaking the bank. The cost of living here is 11% lower than the national average, with rent prices and groceries lower than other cities in the region. In addition to affordable living expenses, residents here can enjoy a range of activities like golf, fishing and boating without having to spend much.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAugustaGeorgiaUnited States
  80.094.5100.0
  95.395.5100
  98.799.8100.0
  47.482.4100.0
  $174,000$308,200$338,100
  104.2%103.2%100.0%
  84.2105.1100.0
  90.683.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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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 3 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 4 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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