Cost of LivingUpdated 2026-04-01

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

201.3%since 2000
AAA Gas Prices

Avg Rent (All)

$1,779

National: $1,900

43.1%since 2000
Zillow ZORI Metro (2026-02)

Grocery Inflation

5.27%

Year-over-year

BLS/FRED CPI

Fast Food Avg

$11.67

Combo meal

5.4%YoY

Electricity

14.46¢

per kWh · ~$130/mo

16.8%vs US avg
EIA Residential

Car Insurance

$207/mo

$2,480/yr

15.3%vs national avg
Bankrate/NAIC

Median Household Income

$69,575

39.8% goes to essentials

39.8%cost burden
Census ACS 2023
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Grocery Prices

Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present

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Eggs (dozen)

Bird flu volatility

$2.58 BLS avg

+156.4%

Milk (gallon)

$4.10 BLS avg

+44.6%

Ground Beef (lb)

$6.75 BLS avg

+354.4%

Bread (loaf)

$1.84 BLS avg

+104.0%

Chicken Breast (lb)

$2.04 BLS avg

+93.5%

Butter (lb)

$4.94 BLS avg

+23.5%

Bacon (lb)

$7.73 BLS avg

+28.8%

Cheddar Cheese (lb)

$6.44 BLS avg

+17.7%

Pasta (lb)

$1.88 BLS avg

+34.3%

Rice (5 lb)

$5.03 BLS avg

+27.0%

Coffee (12 oz)

$11.80 BLS avg

+44.4%

Orange Juice (64 oz)

Citrus shortage

$5.18 BLS avg

+43.1%

Potatoes (5 lb)

$4.45 BLS avg

+16.8%

Apples (3 lb)

$4.97 BLS avg

+20.9%

Tomatoes (lb)

$2.63 BLS avg

+27.1%

Lettuce (head)

$2.19 BLS avg

+28.1%

Cooking Oil (48 oz)

$7.21 BLS avg

+37.6%

Yogurt (32 oz)

$4.81 BLS avg

+20.2%

Cereal (family size)

$5.97 BLS avg

+29.2%

Frozen Pizza

$8.03 BLS avg

+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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Local Workforce

2024 · BLS QCEW

Total 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

Trade, Transportation & Utilities
+12.4% 5yr$1,086/wk
24.9%

~$56k/yr

Education & Health Services
+7.4% 5yr$1,256/wk
14.8%

~$65k/yr

Leisure & Hospitality
-0.6% 5yr$569/wk
14.3%

~$30k/yr

Professional & Business Services
+5.0% 5yr$1,089/wk
11.8%

~$57k/yr

Construction
+23.9% 5yr$1,895/wk
11.7%

~$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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