Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Below the national average, a historic, walkable coastal city with affordable housing.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 95
Median 2BR rent: $1,700/mo
Housing: 94 vs 100
Groceries: 97 vs 100
Utilities: 104 vs 100
Transportation: 96 vs 100
Healthcare: 96 vs 100
Savannah offers oak-lined squares, coastal charm, and a walkable historic district at below-average costs. Affordable housing anchors the value, with insurance a coastal factor.