Moving from Savannah to Tucson (2026)

Tucson has a COL index of 93 vs 92 for Savannah (100 = US average). Expect to pay about 1% more for the same lifestyle.

Pay ~$221 more/mo
on core expenses · $75K salary baseline

Key differences

COL index
9293
100 = US avg
1BR rent
$1,500$1,250
per month
State tax
5.5%2.5%
income tax
Take-home at $75K
$4,397$4,584
per month

Salary needed in Tucson to match your Savannah lifestyle

Based on the 1% cost of living increase between the two cities.

Your salary in SavannahEquivalent in Tucson
$40K$40,435
$50K$50,543
$60K$60,652
$75K$75,815
$80K$80,870
$100K$101,087
$120K$121,304
$150K$151,630

Monthly budget at $75K — Savannah vs Tucson

ExpenseSavannahTucson
Monthly take-home$4,397$4,584
1BR rent$1,500$1,250
Groceries$369$365
Transport$48$48
Utilities$165$200
Internet$62$60
Left after essentials$2,253$2,661

Frequently asked questions

Is Tucson cheaper than Savannah?

No. Tucson has a cost of living index of 93 vs 92 for Savannah (100 = US average). That's about 1% more expensive.

How much will I save moving from Savannah to Tucson?

On a $75K salary, moving from Savannah to Tucson could save roughly $221/month on core expenses. That's ~$2,652/year.

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

To maintain the same purchasing power as $75,000 in Savannah, you'd need roughly $75,815/year in Tucson. This is based on the overall COL index difference between the two cities.

Estimates based on Q1 2026 COL index and market data. Budget uses simplified federal/state tax rates at $75K. Zillow · BLS · Numbeo · For general guidance only