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SC's coast is littered with them; they are indigenous to that part of the state and can and do even thrive as far inland as Columbia. Specifically, they are Palmetto trees.
2009 median pay
Augusta $50,700
Charleston $50,600
Columbia $47,700
Savannah wasn't on the list. But im sure its about $45,000-$46,000.
I don't see Charleston or definitely Columbia catching Augusta.
The Boeing jobs will provide a huge boom for Charleston. But Augusta has the National Security Agency, Plant Vogtle, Medical District, and Savannah River Site.
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2009 median pay
Augusta $50,700
Charleston $50,600
Columbia $47,700
Savannah wasn't on the list. But im sure its about $45,000-$46,000.
I don't see Charleston or definitely Columbia catching Augusta.
The Boeing jobs will provide a huge boom for Charleston. But Augusta has the National Security Agency, Plant Vogtle, Medical District, and Savannah River Site.
That list is for workers with a bachelor's degree or higher throughout the entire metropolitan area, not median pay in general. I think what drug Columbia's numbers down is that it has more counties included in its MSA (six) than the others. When you look at a more standard metric, like metropolitan per capita personal income, here's what you get:
The average for Augusta and Savannah is $34,482, while the average for Columbia and Charleston is $34,768. The two pairings are pretty much on equal footing here.
Location: Augusta, GA ''The fastest rising city in the southeast''
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That list is for workers with a bachelor's degree or higher throughout the entire metropolitan area, not median pay in general. I think what drug Columbia's numbers down is that it has more counties included in its MSA (six) than the others. When you look at a more standard metric, like metropolitan per capita personal income, here's
Nah that wasn't it. Columbia was just lower than Augusta and Charleston.
Augusta MSA includes six counties too. Richmond, Columbia, Aiken, Edgefield, Burke, & Mcduffie.
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Nah that wasn't it. Columbia was just lower than Augusta and Charleston.
Augusta MSA includes six counties too. Richmond, Columbia, Aiken, Edgefield, Burke, & Mcduffie.
But Georgia counties are geographically smaller than SC counties. That's why at six counties, Columbia's MSA has almost 200,000 more people than Augusta's, which also has six counties. But I'm not sure of the reason why Columbia's median salary for those with bachelor's degrees and higher is as relatively low as it is, but the standard per capita income figure for all workers is more or less average.
They didn't do any of the cities justice, but you can't flood the thread with pics of all of the cities. They were just representative in nature.
those pictures of charleston columbia and savannah highlighted what they are known for best. their downtowns. augusta isn't known for its downtown. its known for its natural beauty and historic homes.
not trying to make a big deal out of it but i'll have to post some pictures that showcase the city for what it is
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AlGreen. I think this is what you wanted.
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