Cost of living in Savannah, Georgia
Chatham County, GA
Part of the Savannah Metro Area
Population 298,143 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Savannah
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Savannah
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Savannah
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Savannah
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Savannah
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Savannah
State and local tax rates for Georgia.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Savannah
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Savannah
What it costs to live in Savannah each month.
- Rent $1,431
- Energy $205
- Water $55
- Groceries $324
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $446
- State tax $171
- Rent $1,584
- Energy $246
- Water $65
- Groceries $537
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $809
- State tax $318
- Rent $2,131
- Energy $308
- Water $75
- Groceries $815
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $809
- State tax $318
Frequently asked questions about Savannah
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Savannah?
In Savannah, Georgia, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,431 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,584 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,131 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Savannah?
In Savannah, Georgia, the average household income is $69,575 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $37,317 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Savannah?
The estimated cost of living in Savannah, Georgia is approximately $3,432 per month for a single person, $4,843 for a couple, $7,526 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Savannah?
The combined sales tax rate in Savannah, Georgia is 7.38%, which includes the Georgia state rate of 4.00% plus an average local rate of 3.38%.
Is Savannah an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Savannah, Georgia would need approximately $3,432 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,575 per year ($5,798 per month). Savannah has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Savannah?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Savannah, Georgia is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Savannah?
The average home value in Savannah, Georgia is $273,300, with average annual property taxes of $2,463, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Savannah compare to other areas?
You can compare Savannah, Georgia with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Savannah is in the Savannah, GA metro area.
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP