Cost of LivingUpdated 2026-03-23

Savannah, Georgia

In Savannah, Georgia, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.67 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.22 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,347.19, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 2.6% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Savannah's cost-of-living index of 88 puts it below the national average of 100.

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Key Numbers

Gas (Regular)

$3.67

National: $3.45

145.8%vs. 2022

Avg Rent (All)

$1,347.19

National: $1,900

80.2%vs. 2022

Grocery Inflation

2.6%

Year-over-year

Fast Food Avg

$11.67

Combo meal

5.4%YoY

Grocery Prices

Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present

Item20222023202420252026Change
Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility$1.68$2.00$2.56$3.83$2.09+24.4%
Milk (gallon)$3.40$3.67$3.63$3.74$3.85+13.2%
Ground Beef (lb)$3.72$4.71$4.85$5.19$5.40+45.2%
Bread (loaf)$2.01$2.77$2.99$3.14$3.20+59.2%
Chicken Breast (lb)$3.48$3.76$3.87$3.95$3.99+14.7%
Butter (lb)$4.00$4.44$4.62$4.80$4.94+23.5%
Bacon (lb)$6.00$6.61$7.01$7.36$7.73+28.8%
Cheddar Cheese (lb)$5.47$6.02$6.26$6.38$6.44+17.7%
Pasta (lb)$1.40$1.74$1.83$1.88$1.88+34.3%
Rice (5 lb)$3.96$4.55$4.78$4.88$5.03+27.0%
Coffee (12 oz)$8.17$9.71$10.59$11.34$11.80+44.4%
Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage$3.62$4.23$4.70$4.93$5.18+43.1%
Potatoes (5 lb)$3.81$4.12$4.28$4.45$4.45+16.8%
Apples (3 lb)$4.11$4.36$4.63$4.82$4.97+20.9%
Tomatoes (lb)$2.07$2.34$2.46$2.61$2.63+27.1%
Lettuce (head)$1.71$1.86$2.01$2.13$2.19+28.1%
Cooking Oil (48 oz)$5.24$6.55$6.93$7.21$7.21+37.6%
Yogurt (32 oz)$4.00$4.28$4.58$4.67$4.81+20.2%
Cereal (family size)$4.62$5.37$5.86$5.97$5.97+29.2%
Frozen Pizza$5.73$6.81$7.35$7.87$8.03+40.1%

Dining & Restaurants

Fast Food Meal

$11.67

Casual Dining

$22.88

Monthly Spend

$374.37

+5.42% YoY

Chain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today

Combo meal / typical order for one

McDonald's

2022: $7.24

$11.67

+61.2%

Wendy's

2022: $8.17

$12.60

+54.2%

Chipotle

2022: $8.75

$13.07

+49.4%

Starbucks

2022: $4.08

$5.67

+39.0%

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