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Augusta, GA, United States

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$2,243
Retiree Score
59.3
Safety Index
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Living in Augusta, Georgia means navigating a media landscape with 8 TV stations, 24 FM radio stations, and 9 AM stations. The bureaucratic headaches are a persistent challenge, with the city's numerous print media outlets reporting on the endless red tape. On the plus side, there's an internet radio station to keep you entertained. Overall, Augusta is a place that rewards the resilient - this city is best suited for those who can tolerate its administrative hassles.

Can I afford Augusta, GA?

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Augusta, GA

You could save

757/mo

Savings Rate25%

Monthly Costs

Rent $1,067
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$1,176

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
25/100
Retiree Score
(i)
50/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets United States Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
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Healthcare
50
Walkability
50
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$4
Eggs (12) $4
Rice (1kg) *$5
Chicken (1kg) *$12

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$20
Meal (Mid-range) $85
Cappuccino $5
Water (0.33L) *$2

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $208
Mobile Plan (mo) $46
Gym (mo) *$23
Cinema Ticket $13

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $853
1BR Outside (mo) *$1,084
3BR Center (mo) $1,173
3BR Outside (mo) *$1,782

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Widely Spoken
Expat Community
Medium
Top Neighborhoods
Summerville, Harrisburg, Southgate
Best For
military families, healthcare professionals, golf enthusiasts, retirees

Expat Life Notes

Augusta, Georgia is a mid-sized Southern city best known for hosting The Masters golf tournament. It has a significant military expat community from Fort Eisenhower (formerly Fort Gordon) and a growing healthcare sector. Cost of living is low.

Pros

  • ✓ Very affordable cost of living
  • ✓ English-speaking
  • ✓ Strong military and healthcare community
  • ✓ Famous golf culture
  • ✓ Warm climate

Cons

  • ✗ Limited cultural diversity outside military
  • ✗ Hot summers
  • ✗ Traffic during Masters week
  • ✗ Moderate public transport

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Augusta, GA has a population of approximately 202,081 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $2,667 per month in Augusta, GA, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $1067/month.

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