Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
23% cheaper
Savannah is 23% more affordable than Newark. A $75,000 salary in Newark is equivalent to $57,645 in Savannah.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: New Jersey salaries · Georgia salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Newark has a housing index of 149 while Savannah sits at 81 (national average = 100). The median home in Newark costs $340,000 compared to $250,000 in Savannah, a difference of $90,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Newark versus $1,300 in Savannah.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Newark scores 103 while Savannah scores 100. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Newark (105) are higher than Savannah (98). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Newark is $40,014 compared to $45,210 in Savannah. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Savannah.
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