Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
13% cheaper
Savannah is 13% more affordable than Atlanta. A $75,000 salary in Atlanta is equivalent to $65,187 in Savannah.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Atlanta has a housing index of 113 while Savannah sits at 81 (national average = 100). The median home in Atlanta costs $350,000 compared to $250,000 in Savannah, a difference of $100,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,700 in Atlanta versus $1,300 in Savannah.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Atlanta scores 104 while Savannah scores 100. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Atlanta (101) are higher than Savannah (98). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Atlanta is $59,948 compared to $45,210 in Savannah. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Savannah.
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