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Cost of Living in Savannah, GA: Rent, Housing & Income

  • Official data · Census ACS 2024 · BEA 2024 · EIA July–September 2026
Updated  7 sources

Cost of living vs. U.S. average (2024)

4.8% below

Cost of living in Savannah is 4.8% below the U.S. average, based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis 2024 Regional Price Parities for the Savannah, GA metro area (index 95.2; U.S. = 100). Median rent in Savannah is $1,519 a month.

Cost of living in Savannah by category

Overall prices

95.2U.S. = 100

Regional price parity, all items

−4.8% vs. U.S.

Goods
96.3 −3.7%
Housing (rents)
86.0 −14.0%
Utilities
88.6 −11.4%
Other services
98.7 −1.3%

BEA 2024 · Savannah metro area Details: Overall prices

Housing

$1,519/mo

Median gross rent

About the same as U.S.

1-bedroom rent
$1,361 +5% vs. U.S.
2-bedroom rent
$1,443 −3% vs. U.S.
3-bedroom rent
$1,755 +5% vs. U.S.
Median home value
$302,200 −16% vs. U.S.
Owner costs, mortgage
$1,699 −17% vs. U.S.

Census ACS 2024 Details: Housing

Utilities

$162/mo

Average electric bill

+3% vs. U.S.

Electricity price
16.3¢/kWh −11% vs. U.S.
Natural gas, 12-mo avg.
$28.14/Mcf +45% vs. U.S.
Utilities price index
88.6

EIA July 2026 · Georgia statewide Details: Utilities

Transportation

21.8min

Mean travel time to work

−20% vs. U.S.

Commute mode: drove alone
68.5%
Work from home
10.8%
Gasoline (PADD 1C avg.)
$4.07/gal −7% vs. U.S.

Census ACS 2024 · EIA September 2026 Details: Transportation

Food at home

$1,388/mo

Moderate-cost plan, family of 4

Thrifty plan, family of 4
$1,024/mo
Liberal plan, family of 4
$1,679/mo
Moderate plan, single woman
$403/mo
Moderate plan, single man
$478/mo

USDA August 2026 · U.S. average Details: Food at home

Child care

$103/wk

Center care, infant

−41% vs. U.S.

Center care, toddler
$97/wk −37% vs. U.S.
Center care, preschool
$98/wk −32% vs. U.S.
Home-based care, infant
$100/wk −30% vs. U.S.

DOL NDCP 2022 prices · Chatham County Details: Child care

Income

$55,907/yr

Median household income

−31% vs. U.S.

Median rent as share of income
33%
Home value to income
5.4×

Census ACS 2024 Details: Income

Housing costs in Savannah

Median gross rent in Savannah is $1,519 a month, about the same as the U.S. median of $1,487. The median falls in the $1,500–$1,999 range, which holds 35% of renter households paying cash rent. Another 16.3% pay $2,000 or more.

The median owner-occupied home is valued at $302,200, and 4% of homes are valued at $1,000,000 or more.

Housing costs: Savannah vs. Georgia vs. U.S.

Median monthly rent

Median monthly rent Savannah: $1,519; Georgia: $1,506; U.S.: $1,487 Savannah $1,519 Georgia $1,506 U.S. $1,487

Monthly owner costs

Monthly owner costs Savannah: $1,699; Georgia: $1,909; U.S.: $2,035 Savannah $1,699 Georgia $1,909 U.S. $2,035

Median home value

Median home value Savannah: $302,200; Georgia: $343,300; U.S.: $360,600 Savannah $302,200 Georgia $343,300 U.S. $360,600
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MeasureSavannahGeorgiaU.S.
Median monthly rent$1,519$1,506$1,487
Monthly owner costs$1,699$1,909$2,035
Median home value$302,200$343,300$360,600

Rent is median gross rent; owner costs are for homes with a mortgage. American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

What renters pay in Savannah

What renters pay in Savannah Share of renter households paying cash rent in Savannah by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $500, holds 7.2%; the top range, $3,500 or more, holds 0.5%. Median $1,519. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% Less than $500: 7.2% (U.S.: 6.1%) $500–$749: 2.7% (U.S.: 6.8%) $750–$999: 6.1% (U.S.: 11.5%) $1,000–$1,249: 13.2% (U.S.: 13.5%) $1,250–$1,499: 19.5% (U.S.: 12.9%) $1,500–$1,999: 35% (U.S.: 22.2%) $2,000–$2,499: 11.9% (U.S.: 13.2%) $2,500–$2,999: 2.9% (U.S.: 6.5%) $3,000–$3,499: 1% (U.S.: 3.2%) $3,500 or more: 0.5% (U.S.: 4.2%) $500–750 $1–1.25K $1.5–2K $2.5–3K $3.5K+ Median $1,519 (Savannah) 35%
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RangeSavannahU.S.
Less than $5007.2%6.1%
$500–$7492.7%6.8%
$750–$9996.1%11.5%
$1,000–$1,24913.2%13.5%
$1,250–$1,49919.5%12.9%
$1,500–$1,99935%22.2%
$2,000–$2,49911.9%13.2%
$2,500–$2,9992.9%6.5%
$3,000–$3,4991%3.2%
$3,500 or more0.5%4.2%

Share of renter households paying cash rent. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B25063. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Home values in Savannah

Home values in Savannah Share of owner-occupied homes in Savannah by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $100,000, holds 7.6%; the top range, $1,500,000 or more, holds 1.6%. Median $302,200. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 10% 20% 30% Less than $100,000: 7.6% (U.S.: 10.2%) $100,000–$149,999: 6.1% (U.S.: 5.7%) $150,000–$199,999: 10% (U.S.: 7.5%) $200,000–$249,999: 15.9% (U.S.: 8.4%) $250,000–$299,999: 9.9% (U.S.: 8.5%) $300,000–$399,999: 22.1% (U.S.: 15.9%) $400,000–$499,999: 12.3% (U.S.: 12%) $500,000–$749,999: 9.9% (U.S.: 16.3%) $750,000–$999,999: 2.2% (U.S.: 7.5%) $1,000,000–$1,499,999: 2.4% (U.S.: 4.3%) $1,500,000 or more: 1.6% (U.S.: 3.7%) <$100K $100–150K $150–200K $250–300K $400–500K $500–750K $750K–1M $1.5M+ Median $302,200 (Savannah) 22.1%
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RangeSavannahU.S.
Less than $100,0007.6%10.2%
$100,000–$149,9996.1%5.7%
$150,000–$199,99910%7.5%
$200,000–$249,99915.9%8.4%
$250,000–$299,9999.9%8.5%
$300,000–$399,99922.1%15.9%
$400,000–$499,99912.3%12%
$500,000–$749,9999.9%16.3%
$750,000–$999,9992.2%7.5%
$1,000,000–$1,499,9992.4%4.3%
$1,500,000 or more1.6%3.7%

Share of owner-occupied homes. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B25075. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Monthly housing costs in Savannah

Measure Savannah Georgia U.S.
Median rent (all units) $1,519$1,506$1,487
1-bedroom rent $1,361$1,404$1,301
2-bedroom rent $1,443$1,459$1,490
3-bedroom rent $1,755$1,568$1,677
Owner costs with a mortgage $1,699$1,909$2,035

Median gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Owner costs include the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities. American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

How affordable is Savannah?

At the median, rent takes about 33% of household income in Savannah. Housing experts treat 30% as the limit before a household is considered cost-burdened. To keep the median rent at 30% of income, a household would need to earn about $60,800 a year.

The median home is worth $302,200, or 5.4 times the median household income.

Household income in Savannah

The median household in Savannah earns $55,907 a year, 31% below the U.S. median of $81,604. About 7.2% of households earn $200,000 or more, while 21.9% earn less than $25,000.

Median household income: Savannah vs. Georgia vs. U.S.

Median household income (yearly)

Median household income (yearly) Savannah: $55,907; Georgia: $79,991; U.S.: $81,604 Savannah $55,907 Georgia $79,991 U.S. $81,604
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MeasureSavannahGeorgiaU.S.
Median household income (yearly)$55,907$79,991$81,604

American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Household income distribution in Savannah

Household income distribution in Savannah Share of households in Savannah by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than $10,000, holds 8.6%; the top range, $200,000 or more, holds 7.2%. Median $55,907. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 5% 10% 15% Less than $10,000: 8.6% (U.S.: 5.1%) $10,000–$14,999: 4.1% (U.S.: 3.3%) $15,000–$19,999: 5.7% (U.S.: 2.8%) $20,000–$24,999: 3.5% (U.S.: 3.2%) $25,000–$29,999: 4.8% (U.S.: 3%) $30,000–$34,999: 5.6% (U.S.: 3.3%) $35,000–$39,999: 4.7% (U.S.: 3.2%) $40,000–$44,999: 3.7% (U.S.: 3.5%) $45,000–$49,999: 3.8% (U.S.: 3.2%) $50,000–$59,999: 9.7% (U.S.: 6.4%) $60,000–$74,999: 8.2% (U.S.: 9.2%) $75,000–$99,999: 10.1% (U.S.: 12.6%) $100,000–$124,999: 9.3% (U.S.: 10.4%) $125,000–$149,999: 5.7% (U.S.: 7.4%) $150,000–$199,999: 5.3% (U.S.: 9.7%) $200,000 or more: 7.2% (U.S.: 13.7%) $10–15K $20–25K $30–35K $40–45K $50–60K $75–100K $125–150K $200K+ Median $55,907 (Savannah) 10.1%
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RangeSavannahU.S.
Less than $10,0008.6%5.1%
$10,000–$14,9994.1%3.3%
$15,000–$19,9995.7%2.8%
$20,000–$24,9993.5%3.2%
$25,000–$29,9994.8%3%
$30,000–$34,9995.6%3.3%
$35,000–$39,9994.7%3.2%
$40,000–$44,9993.7%3.5%
$45,000–$49,9993.8%3.2%
$50,000–$59,9999.7%6.4%
$60,000–$74,9998.2%9.2%
$75,000–$99,99910.1%12.6%
$100,000–$124,9999.3%10.4%
$125,000–$149,9995.7%7.4%
$150,000–$199,9995.3%9.7%
$200,000 or more7.2%13.7%

Share of households. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B19001. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Income and home values

Measure Savannah Georgia U.S.
Median household income (yearly) $55,907$79,991$81,604
Median home value $302,200$343,300$360,600

American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Price levels compared with the U.S.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes Regional Price Parities: price levels for the same basket of goods and services, with the U.S. average set to 100. In 2024, the Savannah, GA metro area scored 95.2 for all items. The highest category is other services at 98.7; the lowest is housing rents at 86.0.

Regional price parities by category (U.S. = 100)

All items

All items Savannah metro area: 95.2; Georgia: 96.3; U.S.: 100.0 Savannah metro area 95.2 Georgia 96.3 U.S. 100.0

Goods

Goods Savannah metro area: 96.3; Georgia: 98.9; U.S.: 99.6 Savannah metro area 96.3 Georgia 98.9 U.S. 99.6

Housing (rents)

Housing (rents) Savannah metro area: 86.0; Georgia: 88.7; U.S.: 100.6 Savannah metro area 86.0 Georgia 88.7 U.S. 100.6

Utilities

Utilities Savannah metro area: 88.6; Georgia: 92.8; U.S.: 98.4 Savannah metro area 88.6 Georgia 92.8 U.S. 98.4

Other services

Other services Savannah metro area: 98.7; Georgia: 97.3; U.S.: 100.1 Savannah metro area 98.7 Georgia 97.3 U.S. 100.1
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MeasureSavannah metro areaGeorgiaU.S.
All items95.296.3100.0
Goods96.398.999.6
Housing (rents)86.088.7100.6
Utilities88.692.898.4
Other services98.797.3100.1

Index, U.S. = 100. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities, 2024. Metro area: Savannah, GA. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities

Utilities and energy costs

Households in Georgia paid an average of 16.3¢ per kWh for electricity in July 2026, compared with 18.3¢ nationally. Over the past 12 months the average residential bill was $162 a month (U.S.: $157). Residential natural gas averaged $28.14 per thousand cubic feet over the 12 months to July 2026 (U.S.: $19.40).

Energy prices are reported statewide, so these are Georgia averages rather than figures for Savannah alone.

Energy prices: Georgia vs. U.S.

Electricity price (¢/kWh)

Electricity price (¢/kWh) Georgia: 16.3¢; U.S.: 18.3¢ Georgia 16.3¢ U.S. 18.3¢

Average electric bill (monthly)

Average electric bill (monthly) Georgia: $162; U.S.: $157 Georgia $162 U.S. $157

Natural gas, 12-mo avg. ($/Mcf)

Natural gas, 12-mo avg. ($/Mcf) Georgia: $28.14; U.S.: $19.40 Georgia $28.14 U.S. $19.40
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MeasureGeorgiaU.S.
Electricity price (¢/kWh)16.3¢18.3¢
Average electric bill (monthly)$162$157
Natural gas, 12-mo avg. ($/Mcf)$28.14$19.40

Residential customers. Electricity price for July 2026; electric bill and natural gas are 12-month averages. U.S. Energy Information Administration. Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly: residential retail sales; EIA Natural Gas Monthly: price delivered to residential consumers

Transportation and commuting

Workers in Savannah who commute spend an average of 21.8 minutes getting to work (U.S.: 27.2 minutes). The most common way to get to work is to drive alone (68.5% of workers); 10.8% work from home. Gasoline in the Lower Atlantic region (PADD 1C), which includes Georgia, averaged $4.07 a gallon for regular in September 2026, compared with $4.36 nationally. EIA publishes no separate Georgia price.

How workers get to work

How workers get to work Savannah: Drove alone 68.5%, Carpooled 9.6%, Public transit 3.9%, Walked 3.3%, Bicycle 1.4%, Worked from home 10.8%, Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.) 2.5%. Georgia: Drove alone 71.4%, Carpooled 9.3%, Public transit 1.2%, Walked 1.3%, Bicycle 0.1%, Worked from home 14.9%, Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.) 1.8%. U.S.: Drove alone 69.2%, Carpooled 9.2%, Public transit 3.7%, Walked 2.4%, Bicycle 0.5%, Worked from home 13.3%, Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.) 1.7%. Most common in Savannah: Drove alone. Savannah Savannah · Drove alone: 68.5% 68.5% Savannah · Carpooled: 9.6% Savannah · Public transit: 3.9% Savannah · Walked: 3.3% Savannah · Bicycle: 1.4% Savannah · Worked from home: 10.8% Savannah · Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.): 2.5% Georgia Georgia · Drove alone: 71.4% 71.4% Georgia · Carpooled: 9.3% Georgia · Public transit: 1.2% Georgia · Walked: 1.3% Georgia · Bicycle: 0.1% Georgia · Worked from home: 14.9% 14.9% Georgia · Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.): 1.8% U.S. U.S. · Drove alone: 69.2% 69.2% U.S. · Carpooled: 9.2% U.S. · Public transit: 3.7% U.S. · Walked: 2.4% U.S. · Bicycle: 0.5% U.S. · Worked from home: 13.3% 13.3% U.S. · Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.): 1.7%
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Means of transportationSavannahGeorgiaU.S.
Drove alone68.5%71.4%69.2%
Carpooled9.6%9.3%9.2%
Public transit3.9%1.2%3.7%
Walked3.3%1.3%2.4%
Bicycle1.4%0.1%0.5%
Worked from home10.8%14.9%13.3%
Other (taxi, motorcycle, etc.)2.5%1.8%1.7%

Share of workers 16 and over. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B08301. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Travel time to work in Savannah

Travel time to work in Savannah Share of workers who do not work from home in Savannah by range; ranges differ in width. The bottom range, less than 5 min, holds 2.1%; the top range, 90 min or more, holds 1.7%. Mean 21.8 min. The U.S. distribution is drawn as a line. 0% 10% 20% 30% Less than 5 min: 2.1% (U.S.: 2.8%) 5–9 min: 10% (U.S.: 9.4%) 10–14 min: 20.1% (U.S.: 13.1%) 15–19 min: 22.7% (U.S.: 15%) 20–24 min: 15.2% (U.S.: 14.1%) 25–29 min: 6.5% (U.S.: 7%) 30–34 min: 10.9% (U.S.: 13.7%) 35–39 min: 2% (U.S.: 3.4%) 40–44 min: 2.4% (U.S.: 4.1%) 45–59 min: 2.5% (U.S.: 8.3%) 60–89 min: 3.8% (U.S.: 6.3%) 90 min or more: 1.7% (U.S.: 3%) <5 5–9 10–14 15–19 20–24 25–29 30–34 35–39 40–44 45–59 60–89 90+ Mean 21.8 min (Savannah) 22.7%
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RangeSavannahU.S.
Less than 5 min2.1%2.8%
5–9 min10%9.4%
10–14 min20.1%13.1%
15–19 min22.7%15%
20–24 min15.2%14.1%
25–29 min6.5%7%
30–34 min10.9%13.7%
35–39 min2%3.4%
40–44 min2.4%4.1%
45–59 min2.5%8.3%
60–89 min3.8%6.3%
90 min or more1.7%3%

Share of workers who do not work from home. Census ACS 2024 1-year estimates, table B08303. Source: American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)

Child care costs in Savannah

In 2022, full-time center-based care for an infant had a median price of $103 a week in Chatham County, or $5,330 over 52 weeks. That is 41% below the U.S. county median of $174. Prices are for 2022 and are not adjusted for inflation.

Weekly child care prices (2022)

Type of care Chatham County Georgia (county median) U.S. (county median)
Center-based care, infant $103$109$174
Center-based care, toddler $97$102$153
Center-based care, preschool $98$102$144
Center-based care, school-age $52$55$120
Home-based family care, infant $100$103$143
Home-based family care, toddler $94$97$132
Home-based family care, preschool $95$97$131
Home-based family care, school-age $44$45$118

Median weekly price for full-time care. State and U.S. figures are medians of county medians. Prices are for 2022 and are not adjusted for inflation. U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Source: National Database of Childcare Prices (U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau)

Food costs

USDA's moderate-cost food plan puts groceries for a family of four at $1,388 a month in August 2026; the thrifty plan comes to $1,024. USDA publishes these as national averages, not city figures, so they show a typical grocery budget rather than Savannah prices.

Monthly cost of food at home (August 2026)

USDA food plan U.S. family of 4 U.S. couple U.S. single man U.S. single woman
Thrifty $1,024$630$383$304
Low-cost $1,126$652$381$331
Moderate-cost $1,388$808$478$403
Liberal $1,679$1,007$583$515

Family of 4: two adults and two children aged 6–8 and 9–11. For a single man, the Thrifty plan costs more than the Low-cost plan: USDA re-evaluated the Thrifty plan in 2021, while the other plans still use older market baskets. USDA Food and Nutrition Service, Official Food Plans, August 2026. Source: USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food at Home (monthly reports)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Savannah?

Median rent is $1,361 for a one-bedroom and $1,443 for a two-bedroom unit, including utilities the renter pays.

How much do most renters pay in Savannah?

Among renter households paying cash rent, 16% pay less than $1,000 a month, 67.7% pay $1,000 to $1,999, and 16.3% pay $2,000 or more (Census ACS 2024).

How much do you need to make to live in Savannah?

To keep the median rent of $1,519 at no more than 30% of income, a household needs about $60,800 a year before taxes. This covers housing only.

Is Savannah more expensive than the U.S. average?

No. The Bureau of Economic Analysis puts overall prices in the Savannah, GA metro area at 95.2 for 2024 (U.S. = 100), 4.8% below average. Housing rents score 86.0.

How long is the average commute in Savannah?

21.8 minutes one way for workers who commute, compared with 27.2 minutes nationally (Census ACS 2024).

How much does infant day care cost in Savannah?

The median price for full-time center-based infant care was $103 a week in Chatham County in 2022, according to the Department of Labor's National Database of Childcare Prices.