Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hampton, VA
VS
Savannah, GA
🏆 Savannah leads 13 of 21 categories
Hampton
Virginia
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4
Median Household Income
$64,430 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
65
Population
137,217
Savannah
Georgia
13
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.
Hampton, VA
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (247.6 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $9,682 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (6.5%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 92°F
Cons
Property crime (2882.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Savannah, GA
Pros
92% less violent crime than Hampton
Violent crime is well below the national average (20.3 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 61°F vs 49°F
Homes cost $17k less ($203,300 vs $219,800)
More college-educated — 31.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails Hampton by $9,682/yr
Higher unemployment (7.2% vs 6.5%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Hampton
Median Income
$9,682
$64,430 vs $54,748/yr
Hampton
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
6.5% vs 7.2% unemployment
Savannah
Cost of Living
2% cheaper
COL index 95.6 vs 97.4 (100 = US avg)
Savannah
Violent Crime
92% lower
20.3 vs 247.6 per 100k
Savannah
Median Home Value
$17k less
$203,300 vs $219,800
Savannah
Summer Heat
5.0°F warmer
July avg high 92.3°F vs 87.3°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hampton, VA | Savannah, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.4 | 95.6 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $219,800 | $203,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,255 | $1,216 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,430 ✓ Higher | $54,748 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.3 min | 20.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.0% | 8.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 94 | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 65 | 5 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 137⚠ High | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | B+ (106) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.8:1 | 13.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.7% | 31.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.8% ✓ Higher | 90.0% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Hampton City Public Schools | Savannah-Chatham County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.0°F | 61.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 87.3°F | 92.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.8" ✓ Drier | 52.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 137,217 | 147,583 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 36.5 ✓ Older | 33.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.6% ✓ Higher | 45.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% ✓ More | 20.1% |
| Over 65 | 15.9% ✓ More | 14.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hampton's cost of living index is 97.4 vs Savannah's 95.6 (US average = 100).
Savannah is 2% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Savannah leads 13 of 21 categories. Hampton wins 8 and Savannah wins 13. 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 Hampton to Savannah or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($219,800 vs $203,300 median home), income ($64,430 vs $54,748), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hampton, VA and Savannah, GA are about 445 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.