Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
5% cheaper
Savannah is 5% more affordable than Spokane. A $75,000 salary in Spokane is equivalent to $71,173 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. Savannah has a housing index of 81 while Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Savannah costs $250,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $60,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,300 in Savannah versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Savannah scores 100 while Spokane scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Savannah (98) are lower than Spokane (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Savannah is $45,210 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Savannah.
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