There are 14 independent living communities serving Augusta, Georgia. This includes 5 communities in Augusta and 9 nearby. The average cost / day of independent living in Georgia is approximately $46, with costs ranging between $16 and $146 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $1,375, with costs ranging from about $467 up to $4,372. The average annual cost is $16,500, which is below the national average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Augusta, GA typically ranges from as little as $523 per month up to $2,830 per month. The average cost is about $1,210 per month, or around $14,520 yearly.
Augusta is a medium sized city in Richmond County, Georgia. It is included in the Augusta-Richmond County metro statistical area. It is the fifth largest city in Georgia. The encompassing metropolitan area includes 284,355 residents, but there are 202,193 living inside the city. Residents 55 and over represent about 23% of the population.
Augusta has a good SeniorScore™ of 76. The city's average household income is $42,000 ($23,000 per person), vs an average of $41,000 for the whole of Georgia. The average housing price in Augusta is $72,000, which is much lower than the state average of $163,500. Augusta also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 10.66%.
Augusta has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city gets high levels of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities, Augusta has average air quality ratings.