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Macon vs Savannah
Macon 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 Macon to Savannah
In 2022-2023, 59 households filed a move from Macon to Savannah (about 81 people, average adjusted gross income $47,119). 51 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,010 in Macon and $1,379 in Savannah. Macon 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 85% in Macon.
Savannah averages 225 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 44°F. Macon is 221 sunny days, 92°F in July, 40°F in January. Commutes average 25 minutes in Savannah and 25 in Macon.
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, 59 households moved Macon → Savannah (about 81 people, average AGI $47,119). 51 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 Macon and Savannah changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 182 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,700–$3,250
- Container or pod
- $1,150–$2,200
- Rent a truck
- $450–$850
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Questions
Is Savannah cheaper than Macon after tax and rent?
No. Savannah leaves about $348 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,010 in Macon and $1,379 in Savannah.
Does Savannah have state income tax?
Savannah is in Georgia, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Macon 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.