Moving from Savannah to Dallas (2026)

Dallas has a COL index of 99 vs 92 for Savannah (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 8% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$344 more/mo
on rent + taxes ยท $75K salary baseline

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Key differences

COL index
92 โ†’ 99
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,500 โ†’ $1,500
per month
State tax
5.5% โ†’ None
income tax
COL difference
92 โ†’ 99
8% more expensive

Salary needed in Dallas to match your Savannah lifestyle

Based on the 8% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in SavannahEquivalent in Dallas
$40K$43,043
$50K$53,804
$60K$64,565
$75K$80,707
$80K$86,087
$100K$107,609
$120K$129,130
$150K$161,413

๐Ÿ’ต Household income (before tax)

$75K
$
$30K$300K
Pay ~$48/mo moreon core expenses at $75K

Monthly budget at $75K โ€” Savannah vs Dallas

ExpenseSavannahDallas
Monthly take-home$4,397$4,741
1BR rent$1,500$1,500
Groceries$369$361
Transport$48$96
Utilities$165$175
Internet$62$60
Left after essentials$2,253$2,549

Frequently asked questions

Is Dallas cheaper than Savannah?

No. Dallas has a cost of living index of 99 vs 92 for Savannah (100 = US average). That's about 8% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from Savannah to Dallas?

On a $75K salary, moving from Savannah to Dallas saves roughly $344/month on core expenses. That's ~$4,128/year.

What salary do I need in Dallas to match my Savannah lifestyle?

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Savannah, you'd need roughly $80,707/year in Dallas. This is based on the overall COL index difference.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates. Zillow ยท BLS ยท Numbeo ยท For general guidance only