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Savannah vs Brunswick
Savannah and Brunswick
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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 Brunswick are above the US rate in this release, 8.3 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Savannah to Brunswick
In 2022-2023, 117 households filed a move from Savannah to Brunswick (about 205 people, average adjusted gross income $62,726). 113 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,379 in Savannah and $1,208 in Brunswick. Savannah has a state tax on wages. Brunswick has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Brunswick is 87% of the national level for the same work, against 90% in Savannah.
Brunswick averages 230 sunny days, with July highs around 91°F and January nights around 45°F. Savannah is 225 sunny days, 91°F in July, 44°F in January. Commutes average 22 minutes in Brunswick and 25 in Savannah.
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, 117 households moved Savannah → Brunswick (about 205 people, average AGI $62,726). 113 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 Savannah and Brunswick changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 71 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,600–$3,000
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$2,000
- Rent a truck
- $350–$700
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Questions
Is Brunswick cheaper than Savannah after tax and rent?
Yes. Brunswick leaves about $149 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,379 in Savannah and $1,208 in Brunswick.
Does Brunswick have state income tax?
Brunswick is in Georgia, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Savannah to Brunswick?
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.