Columbus, GA vs Savannah, GA

Columbus is moderately more affordable than Savannah, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Columbus scores 79 compared to 92 for Savannah, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Savannah can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Columbus is $1,072/month compared to $1,302/month in Savannah — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Columbus is more affordable at $182,300 median vs $225,200.

Median household income in Columbus is $56,622 compared to $56,782 in Savannah (-0.3%). Savannah does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Columbus spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, less than the 27.5% in Savannah.