YES
On $9,875,000/yr, the typical $253,524 home in Augusta, GA needs $74,488/yr ($1,738/mo). Your gap: +$9,800,512 — housing would be 0.2% of your gross income.
The math
253,524 price − 10% down (25,352) = 228,172 loan
30-yr fixed at 6.43% on 228,172 = 1,432/mo principal+interest
+ 306/mo est. taxes+insurance (1.45%/yr of value — national placeholder)
1,738/mo PITI ÷ 0.28 = 6,207/mo → 74,488/yr required
against Zillow ZHVI 2026-05 and the 6.43% FRED 30-yr rate (2026-07-02).
What salary WOULD clear Augusta, GA?
You need about $74,488/yr for the typical home. On $9,875,000 you already clear it by $9,800,512.