Savannah, GA vs South Fulton, GA

Savannah is moderately more affordable than South Fulton, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Savannah scores 92 compared to 106 for South Fulton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Fulton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Savannah is $1,302/month compared to $1,607/month in South Fulton — a 19% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Savannah is more affordable at $225,200 median vs $270,600.

Median household income in Savannah is $56,782 compared to $81,798 in South Fulton (-30.6%). While South Fulton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Savannah spend roughly 27.5% of their income on rent, more than the 23.6% in South Fulton.