Home › GA › Augusta, GA Cost of living in Augusta, GA Livability score 72 · cost-of-living index 91.2 (US = 100)
How Augusta compares Where Augusta falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 91 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 91 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $254k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $254k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $124 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $124 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 7.4% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 7.4% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 0.68% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 0.68% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 370 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 370 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 15.4 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 15.4 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 89° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 89° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 34° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 34° Map of Augusta Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · business listings via Google Maps
Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 91.2 metro-area #44 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 96.2 metro-area #75 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $5.19 metro-area #40 of 200 Median household income $62,941 metro-area #154 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $36,286 metro-area #157 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 38.2 years metro-area #90 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 28.8% metro-area #148 of 200 Foreign-born residents 4.4% metro-area #173 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 68.3% metro-area #71 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 6.45% metro-area #171 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +4.0% metro-area #98 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $253,524 metro-area #46 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 4.0× metro-area #54 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +2.8% metro-area #59 of 200 Price per square foot $124 metro-area #33 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 2,050 sqft Median rent (monthly) $1,479 metro-area #72 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 2,740 Median days on market 25 metro-area #140 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 8.9% state #27 of 200 Combined sales tax 7.38% state #99 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 5.19% Capital gains tax 5.39% state #125 of 200 High earners No special surtax Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 0.68% metro-area #47 of 200 Median property tax paid $1,263 metro-area #23 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 74.1 years metro-area #169 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $6,400 state #32 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 11.5% metro-area #143 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 71 metro-area #120 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $9,500 state #37 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $40 state #4 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) None state #1 of 200 Emissions testing Required Emissions detail Required in 13 metro Atlanta counties DMV & license offices 6 Avg commute to work 24 min metro-area #97 of 200 Commute by driving alone 79.7% metro-area #175 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 32.7% metro-area #117 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 15.4¢/kWh state #41 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $138 state #41 of 200 Gasoline $3.15/gal state #57 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $74 state #133 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $123 state #138 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $88 state #190 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $2,100 state #124 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $1,900 state #86 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: hurricanes, tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 75.8 — Relatively Low metro-area #14 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $700 state #61 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $100 state #1 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 52 metro-area #151 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 1,800 metro-area #134 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 95% state #27 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 2,800 metro-area #76 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 62 metro-area #141 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 2 metro-area #144 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 89°F metro-area #113 of 200 Avg winter low 34°F metro-area #76 of 200 Annual precipitation 50.4" metro-area #158 of 200 Annual snowfall 2.2" metro-area #72 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 60% metro-area #85 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 8a Frost window 03-10 → 11-20
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 370 state #65 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 2,000 state #83 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 20 metro-area #169 of 200 Parks 13 Hiking areas 2 Golf courses 8 Shooting ranges 2 Lakes 1
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 2 state #1 of 200 Permit detail Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Top employers in Augusta Major public and private employers in the Augusta, GA area.
Employer Sector Jobs Augusta University Health Healthcare Careers → Fort Gordon Government Search → Club Car Manufacturing Search → Doctors Hospital of Augusta Healthcare Search → Georgia Cyber Security Center Government Search →
Salaries by occupation in Augusta Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Dentists $159,460 Pharmacists $128,120 Marketing Managers $120,150 Human Resources Managers $119,390 Software Developers $114,990 Physician Assistants $112,760 Financial Managers $112,080 Mechanical Engineers $101,730 Civil Engineers $100,640 Lawyers $99,820 Construction Managers $97,780 Physical Therapists $97,470 General & Operations Managers $87,420 Registered Nurses $80,470 Data Scientists $78,530 Dental Hygienists $75,890 Accountants & Auditors $67,850 Electricians $65,650 Elementary School Teachers $60,750 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $52,440 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $50,750 Graphic Designers $50,670 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,130 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $47,360 Carpenters $47,340 Real Estate Sales Agents $43,780 Medical Assistants $36,290
Cities in the Augusta area
What your paycheck is really worth, city by city — cost of living, taxes,
housing and pay across 200 US metros and 3,220 towns.
QuiltMap LLC Affiliate disclosure: some links on this site are affiliate links —
we may earn a commission when you use them, at no extra cost to you.
Estimates for guidance only — not financial or legal advice. Live/official data:
cost-of-living & grocery (BEA RPP); home price, rent, inventory, days-on-market (Zillow);
income & property tax (US Census ACS); electricity (US EIA); plant-hardiness (USDA);
crime (FBI UCR); local grocery, park, hiking, golf, shooting-range, lake & DMV
counts from Google Maps public listings.
Taxes (Tax Foundation) and insurance, emissions, permits, climate, wages and fuel use
sourced state/metro figures.
© 2026 SalaryCompareTool. All rights reserved.
A QuiltMap LLC company.
