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On $25,000/yr, the typical $253,524 home in Augusta, GA needs $74,745/yr ($1,744/mo). Your gap: $-49,745 — housing would be 83.7% of your gross income.
The math
253,524 price − 10% down (25,352) = 228,172 loan
30-yr fixed at 6.47% on 228,172 = 1,438/mo principal+interest
+ 306/mo est. taxes+insurance (1.45%/yr of value — national placeholder)
1,744/mo PITI ÷ 0.28 = 6,229/mo → 74,745/yr required
against Zillow ZHVI 2026-05 and the 6.47% FRED 30-yr rate (2026-06-18).
What salary WOULD clear Augusta, GA?
You need about $74,745/yr for the typical home. That's $49,745 more than $25,000.