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Cost of Living in Savannah, GA

Population 147,898 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,382
Median home value$248,900
Median household income$57,137

The median rent in Savannah, GA is $1,382/month, about the same as the Georgia median and 2% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $248,900, 25% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $57,137 a year, 26% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 29.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $55,280/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.4×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,259/mo

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Savannah vs. Georgia vs. U.S.

SavannahGeorgiaU.S.
Median rent$1,382$1,393$1,413
Median home value$248,900$303,300$332,700
Median household income$57,137$77,353$80,734
Homeownership rate45.4%65.7%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher33.3%34.9%35.7%
Poverty rate19.7%13.4%12.5%
Unemployment rate7.2%5.1%5.2%
Work from home11.5%15.9%15.1%
Median age34.037.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Savannah, GA?

The median gross rent in Savannah, GA is $1,382 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Savannah, GA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $55,280 a year in gross income.

Is Savannah, GA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 2% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.4 times the median household income.

Other cities in Georgia

Atlanta, GARent $1,711 · Income $85,652Columbus, GARent $1,106 · Income $58,073Augusta-Richmond County, GARent $1,142 · Income $55,485Macon-Bibb County, GARent $1,066 · Income $51,234Athens-Clarke County, GARent $1,219 · Income $52,974South Fulton, GARent $1,702 · Income $82,324

Cities with a similar cost of living

Dolton, ILRent $1,384 · Income $57,887Ocala, FLRent $1,359 · Income $56,376Sunrise Manor, NVRent $1,397 · Income $58,421Ensley, FLRent $1,378 · Income $59,084Paradise, NVRent $1,372 · Income $59,190Jacksonville, NCRent $1,321 · Income $57,697

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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