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Charleston vs Savannah
Charleston 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 Charleston to Savannah
In 2022-2023, 132 households filed a move from Charleston to Savannah (about 205 people, average adjusted gross income $64,894). 152 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,588 in Charleston and $1,379 in Savannah. Charleston 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 99% in Charleston.
Savannah averages 225 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 44°F. Charleston is 222 sunny days, 90°F in July, 41°F in January. Commutes average 25 minutes in Savannah and 27 in Charleston.
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, 132 households moved Charleston → Savannah (about 205 people, average AGI $64,894). 152 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 Charleston and Savannah changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 116 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,650–$3,100
- Container or pod
- $1,100–$2,100
- Rent a truck
- $400–$750
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Questions
Is Savannah cheaper than Charleston after tax and rent?
Yes. Savannah leaves about $164 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,588 in Charleston and $1,379 in Savannah.
Does Savannah have state income tax?
Savannah is in Georgia, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Charleston 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.