Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bend, OR
VS
Savannah, GA
🏆 Bend leads 11 of 21 categories
Bend
Oregon
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$82,671 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
44
Population
99,442
Savannah
Georgia
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
95.6 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$54,748
Violent Crime Index
5 ✓ Safer
Population
147,583 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Bend, OR
Pros
Households earn $27,923 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.4 pts lower (3.8%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (168.5 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 48.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 84°F vs 92°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $576,900
Higher rents — median is $1,649/mo
Cost of living runs 10% higher than Savannah
Savannah, GA
Pros
Homes cost $374k less ($203,300 vs $576,900)
88% less violent crime than Bend
Rent averages $433/mo less ($1,216 vs $1,649)
Violent crime is well below the national average (20.3 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 61°F vs 43°F
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Bend
Cons
Median income trails Bend by $27,923/yr
Higher unemployment (7.2% vs 3.8%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Bend
Median Income
$27,923
$82,671 vs $54,748/yr
Bend
Unemployment
3.4 pp lower
3.8% vs 7.2% unemployment
Savannah
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 95.6 vs 105.8 (100 = US avg)
Savannah
Violent Crime
88% lower
20.3 vs 168.5 per 100k
Savannah
Median Home Value
$374k less
$203,300 vs $576,900
Savannah
Summer Heat
8.5°F warmer
July avg high 92.3°F vs 83.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bend, OR | Savannah, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 105.8⚠ High | 95.6 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $576,900⚠ High | $203,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,649⚠ High | $1,216 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $82,671 ✓ Higher | $54,748 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 17.1 min ✓ Shorter | 20.5 min |
| Work From Home % | 19.0% ✓ Higher | 8.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 53 | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 44 | 5 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (104) | B+ (106) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 20.0:1 | 13.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.4% ✓ Higher | 31.1% |
| High School or Higher | 95.9% ✓ Higher | 90.0% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Savannah-Chatham County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 42.5°F | 61.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.8°F | 92.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.6" ✓ Drier | 52.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 21.6" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 99,442 | 147,583 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 39.5 ✓ Older | 33.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% ✓ Higher | 45.9% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% ✓ More | 20.1% |
| Over 65 | 17.0% ✓ More | 14.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bend's cost of living index is 105.8 vs Savannah's 95.6 (US average = 100).
Savannah is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Bend leads 11 of 21 categories. Bend wins 11 and Savannah wins 10. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Bend to Savannah or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($576,900 vs $203,300 median home), income ($82,671 vs $54,748), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bend, OR and Savannah, GA are about 2,309 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.