Cost of Living
The Augusta MSA is a leader in the nation with its low cost of living, ranking nearly 10% lower than the average U.S. city.
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index 2005
High Quality, Affordable Homes
Whether one chooses to rent or purchase a home in Columbia County, they can rest assured that they will get one of the best deals in the nation. 82.1% of Columbia County residents are home owners, indicating that the local population is pleased with their housing prices and options.
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Cost of Housing in the Augusta MSA |
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City (+ 100,000 population) |
Median Residential Home Price |
Median Apartment |
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Augusta MSA |
$124,100 |
$632 |
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Cincinnati, OH |
$148,400 |
$747 |
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Birmingham, AL |
$158,700 |
$680 |
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Greenville, SC |
$171,300 |
$751 |
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Columbia, SC |
$179,900 |
$769 |
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Philadelphia, PA |
$181,200 |
$650 |
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Charlotte, NC |
$253,600 |
$557 |
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Nashville, TN |
$262,700 |
$747 |
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Jacksonville, FL |
$265,200 |
$681 |
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Austin, TX |
$312,500 |
$821 |
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Denver, CO |
$319,700 |
$732 |
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Charleston, SC |
$387,300 |
$726 |
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Atlanta, GA |
$433,900 |
$735 |
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New York, NY |
$658,600 |
$3500 |
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Washington, DC |
$862,400 |
$1536 |
Source: Sperling's Cost of Living Index 2007