Savannah, Georgia
In Savannah, Georgia, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.68 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.39 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,779, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% 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.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.68
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,779
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.67
Combo meal
Electricity
14.46¢
per kWh · ~$130/mo
Car Insurance
$207/mo
$2,480/yr
Median Household Income
$69,575
39.8% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.94 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$7.73 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.44 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.88 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.03 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.80 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.18 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.45 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.97 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.63 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.19 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.21 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.81 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.97 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.03 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.00 | $4.94 | +23.5% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.00 | $7.73 | +28.8% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.47 | $6.44 | +17.7% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.40 | $1.88 | +34.3% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.96 | $5.03 | +27.0% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.17 | $11.80 | +44.4% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.62 | $5.18 | +43.1% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.81 | $4.45 | +16.8% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.11 | $4.97 | +20.9% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.07 | $2.63 | +27.1% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.71 | $2.19 | +28.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.24 | $7.21 | +37.6% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.00 | $4.81 | +20.2% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.62 | $5.97 | +29.2% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.73 | $8.03 | +40.1% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.67
Casual Dining
$22.88
Monthly Spend
$374.37
+5.42% YoYChain 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
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Average 1BR: $1,459/mo · 2BR: $2,099/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
171k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,189
$62k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$70k
household median
Employment by Sector — Savannah
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$56k/yr
~$65k/yr
~$30k/yr
~$57k/yr
~$99k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 13051
Highest Paying Sector
Construction
$1,895/wk · $99k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$569/wk · $30k/yr
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