Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

Augusta vs Charleston

$75,000 salary · single filer · 2-bedroom apartment

Monthly take-home pay

Augusta$4,807

Charleston$4,792

2-bedroom rent (HUD FMR)

Augusta$1,261

Charleston$1,787

Left after rent

Augusta$3,546

Charleston$3,005

Thinking about moving from Augusta to Charleston on a $75k salary? On $75,000 a year, you take home $4,807/mo in Augusta and $4,792/mo in Charleston after taxes. Factor in a 2-bedroom apartment and you're left with $3,546/mo in Augusta vs $3,005/mo in Charleston. Numbers use 2026 tax brackets and HUD fair market rents. Treat them as a starting point, not financial advice.

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