in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Augusta
The gap is real. Dayton costs noticeably less than Augusta, every month.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
$1,321/mo
8% cheaper than Augusta(vs $1,443/mo)
3.99%
$125/mo less in state tax than Augusta
vs 5.49% in Augusta
$6,680/mo
$247 more than Augusta
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$139k
44% cheaper than Augusta
vs $247k in Augusta
808k
vs 628k in Augusta
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
Augusta has the edge here, logging 191 pleasant days a year. Cold snaps are part of the year: 34 days below 20° here, 2 in Augusta.
A real upgrade on things to do: 4.7× Augusta's pace.
62/100
35% higher than Augusta
vs 46/100 in Augusta
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
89/100
20% higher than Augusta
vs 74/100 in Augusta
16
433% more than Augusta
vs 3 nonstops in Augusta
04 · see also
if dayton appeals, also worth a look:
