Question 1

Is Augusta or Savannah cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Augusta, GA is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $403/month less than in Savannah, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $1,261/mo in Augusta versus $1,680/mo in Savannah.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Augusta vs Savannah?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $72,000/year before tax in Augusta, GA and $81,000/year in Savannah, GA — a difference of about $9,000. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Augusta or Savannah cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Augusta, the same answer as for a single person. Two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child run about $8,332/month in Augusta and $8,608/month in Savannah, including county-median childcare.

Question 4

Should I move to Augusta or Savannah?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Augusta costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Augusta67	Savannah62
Est. monthly cost (single)	$3,887	$4,290
Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare)	$8,332	$8,608
Salary for comfort	$72,000/yr	$81,000/yr
Typical rent	$1,261	$1,680
Median home value	$162,900	$225,200
Median household income	$53,134	$56,782
Unemployment	0.0%	3.3%
Housing score	69	45
Jobs score	89	92
Safety score	31	20
Climate score	98	100
Amenities score	15	29
Population	201.5K	147.5K
Summer high / winter low	93° / 33°	92° / 39°

Augusta, GA vs Savannah, GA