Retiring in Savannah, Georgia

Overview

Historic squares and Spanish moss with a genuine food and arts scene.

Home Price

Homes in Savannah typically range from $260k to $469k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Savannah's cost of living index is 95.9 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 88°F and winter daytime temperatures around 63°F, with high humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 66/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Savannah scores a safety index of 98.3/100 and a political stability score of 9.8/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 20 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Boating / kayaking
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Museums
• Food culture
• Live music
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• Hot, humid summers
• Heavy tourist crowds downtown