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Is Savannah, TX expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,10420% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$154,083about $12,840/month · 77% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$400,00020% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 39.8 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,160 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 353 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Savannah
$2,104
San Leon
$1,041
Bulverde
$1,888
Pecan Plantation
$2,280
Penitas
$733
Lavon
$2,318
Wilmer
$1,435

How much do households earn in Savannah?

Under $25k
4.0%
$25k–50k
7.6%
$50k–100k
33.9%
$100k–150k
31.2%
$150k+
24.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 55.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Savannah overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Savannah, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Savannah

🏛️ Property tax$8,090a year · 2.02% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$227a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Savannah

Commute to work39.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home72%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment10%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Savannah?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $671 a month less.

Renting
$2,104
Owning
$2,775

Owning assumes a typical $400,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,000 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Savannah, TX?

Renting in Savannah costs a median of about $2,104 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Savannah?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,160 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Savannah cheap or expensive?

Savannah is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.4% of the typical household income of $154,083. It ranks 353rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Savannah?

The median homeowner in Savannah pays $8,090 a year in property taxes, about 2.02% of the median home value.

Is Savannah more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Savannah?

The median home value in Savannah is $400,000, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

6,469 people live in Savannah. Numbers are typical (middle) values.