Cost of Living in Savannah, GA
Savannah, GA — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
95.2
U.S. average = 100 · #163 of 387
Median wage
$47,240
all jobs · $3,192/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$1,533
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Savannah, GA to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Savannah, GA vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.2 | −4.8% |
| Housing | 86.0 | −14.0% |
| Goods | 96.3 | −3.7% |
| Utilities | 88.6 | −11.4% |
| Other services | 98.7 | −1.3% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Savannah, GA
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,455 | $58,200/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,533 | $61,320/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,680 | $67,200/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,235 | $89,400/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,547 | $101,880/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Savannah, GA
Your take-home pay
$38,308
per year · effective tax rate 18.9%
$3,192Monthly
$1,596Twice a month
$1,473Every 2 weeks
$18.42Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,489
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,929
- Medicare (1.45%)$685
- Georgia income tax$1,829
- Take-home pay$38,308
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.19% state
Highest-paying jobs in Savannah, GA
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Savannah, GA expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Savannah, GA metro area are 95.2% of the U.S. average, with housing at 86.0%. It is the #163 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Savannah, GA?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $57,124 in Savannah, GA (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $47,240.
How much is rent in Savannah, GA?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Savannah, GA are $1,455 for a studio, $1,533 for one bedroom, $1,680 for two bedrooms and $2,235 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Savannah, GA
Management Occupations
- Sales Manager — $147,020
- Financial Manager — $144,120
- Managers, All Other — $104,670
- Administrative Services Manager — $96,850
- General and Operations Manager — $83,990
- Food Service Manager — $67,650
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $98,930
- Accountant and Auditor — $79,790
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $76,570
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $74,630
- Compliance Officer — $73,320
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $70,860
- Logistician — $68,610
- Training and Development Specialist — $64,240
- Human Resources Specialist — $62,690
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Software Developer — $123,220
- Computer User Support Specialist — $61,970
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Industrial Engineer — $100,100
Community and Social Service Occupations
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors — $57,320
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors — $51,620
Legal Occupations
- Lawyer — $123,050
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant — $60,370
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Instructional Coordinator — $75,290
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $63,960
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,710
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $62,970
- Self-Enrichment Teacher — $61,580
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other — $59,900
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $44,980
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $29,490
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $86,760
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $62,810
- Pharmacy Technician — $40,620
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $38,780
- Nursing Assistant — $38,450
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $30,130
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $59,930
- Firefighter — $50,470
- Security Guard — $34,810
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $43,680
- Cooks, Restaurant — $35,940
- Food Preparation Worker — $34,130
- Dishwasher — $29,680
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $28,930
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $28,180
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $27,460
- Bartender — $21,980
- Waiter and Waitress — $20,830
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $36,880
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $33,770
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $28,950
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Childcare Worker — $29,630
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $64,170
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $61,510
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $50,790
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $44,160
- Parts Salesperson — $39,740
- Counter and Rental Clerk — $38,510
- Retail Salesperson — $30,160
- Cashier — $29,140
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant — $63,820
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $62,770
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks — $58,050
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $49,620
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $44,750
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $43,160
- Office Clerks, General — $40,750
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $39,430
- Customer Service Representative — $36,830
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $34,270
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — $30,420
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $78,590
- Electrician — $58,430
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $48,810
- Construction Laborer — $37,690
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $77,960
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist — $72,770
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic — $66,370
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $52,230
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $51,770
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $46,580
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $81,370
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $72,800
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — $58,410
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $56,410
- Production Workers, All Other — $46,140
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator — $45,570
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $65,000
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $58,930
- Light Truck Driver — $44,150
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $43,830
- Driver/Sales Worker — $42,600
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $38,250
- Stocker and Order Filler — $35,510
- Packers and Packagers, Hand — $32,740
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $29,240