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Athens vs Savannah
Athens and Savannah
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Savannah are above the US rate in this release, 11.3 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Athens to Savannah
In 2022-2023, 35 households filed a move from Athens to Savannah (about 50 people, average adjusted gross income $55,229). 36 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,297 in Athens and $1,379 in Savannah. Athens has a state tax on wages. Savannah has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Savannah is 90% of the national level for the same work, against 80% in Athens.
Savannah averages 225 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 44°F. Athens is 210 sunny days, 90°F in July, 38°F in January. Commutes average 25 minutes in Savannah and 24 in Athens.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 35 households moved Athens → Savannah (about 50 people, average AGI $55,229). 36 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Athens and Savannah changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 203 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,750–$3,250
- Container or pod
- $1,200–$2,200
- Rent a truck
- $450–$850
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Questions
Is Savannah cheaper than Athens after tax and rent?
No. Savannah leaves about $119 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,297 in Athens and $1,379 in Savannah.
Does Savannah have state income tax?
Savannah is in Georgia, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Athens to Savannah?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.