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Augusta, Georgia retirement guide

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Start with the feel of the place. Add the numbers that shape daily life in Augusta: budget, care access, safety, climate, and local rhythm.

Monthly budget
$3,82858
Healthcare
Poor50
Safety
4.2 / 5 · Very Good96
Climate
4 / 5 · Very Good70
Downtown Augusta, Georgia as seen across the Savannah River, on the Fifth Street Bridge.

Is Augusta a good place to retire?

Augusta can be a serious retirement-city candidate if its monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate, and lifestyle picture match the way you plan to live. Start with the public signals below, then use the tab pages and source links to verify the factors that matter most for your household.

Everyday picture

Use these signals together: estimated monthly budget, healthcare access, safety, climate comfort, and lifestyle context. The fuller picture is usually clearer when several factors move in the same direction.

Cost & Budget

Retiree Fit Score3.8 / 5 · Very Good

Estimated Monthly Budget (Traveler)

estimated

$3,828

Estimated Monthly Budget (Local Resident)

estimated

$2,826

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Housing
$1,510
Utilities
$91
Food
$521
Transportation
$704

Estimated Monthly Budget (Couple)

estimated

$4,134

Typical 1BR Rent

city

$988

Cost Pressure

estimated

Poor

Healthcare Access

city

Poor

Hospitals Nearby

city

4

Primary Care Access

estimated

Very Good

Pharmacy Convenience

estimated

Poor

Quality of Life

Lifestyle Fit2.2 / 5 · Moderate

Safety

estimated

4.2 / 5 · Very Good

Violent Crime Level

estimated

Very Low Violent Crime

Property Crime Level

estimated

Very Low Property Crime

Climate Comfort

estimated

4 / 5 · Very Good

Summer Heat

estimated

3 / 5 · Good

Winter Comfort

estimated

4.8 / 5 · Excellent

Air Quality

estimated

4 / 5 · Very Good

Walkability

city

0.7 / 5 · Very Poor

Age 50+

city

32.6% · Mixed-age community

Sources and methodology

Cost of LivingHealthcareSafetyClimateLifestyle & Recreation