What is a pro or con of living in Savannah, Georgiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 37% cheaper in Savannah.

What salary do I need to live in Savannah, Georgia copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $85,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $71,562 in Savannah, Georgia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. SAVANNAH
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Savannah, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Savannah, Georgia is 15.8% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $71,562 in Savannah, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Savannah, Georgia is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
37% cheaper in Savannah
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Savannah, GA

Compared to Philadelphia, Savannah is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

37.1% lower

Health

6.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Savannah, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

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