Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Manchester, NH
VS
Savannah, GA
🏆 Savannah leads 13 of 21 categories
Manchester
New Hampshire
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$74,040 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
88
Population
115,037
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.
Manchester, NH
Pros
Households earn $19,292 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.0 pts lower (4.2%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 92°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,362/mo
Cost of living runs 9% higher than Savannah
Snowy winters — about 53" of snow per year
Savannah, GA
Pros
94% less violent crime than Manchester
Homes cost $101k less ($203,300 vs $304,700)
Violent crime is well below the national average (20.3 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 61°F vs 32°F
Rent averages $146/mo less ($1,216 vs $1,362)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Manchester by $19,292/yr
Higher unemployment (7.2% vs 4.2%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Manchester
Median Income
$19,292
$74,040 vs $54,748/yr
Manchester
Unemployment
3.0 pp lower
4.2% vs 7.2% unemployment
Savannah
Cost of Living
9% cheaper
COL index 95.6 vs 104.2 (100 = US avg)
Savannah
Violent Crime
94% lower
20.3 vs 336.0 per 100k
Savannah
Median Home Value
$101k less
$203,300 vs $304,700
Savannah
Summer Heat
11.2°F warmer
July avg high 92.3°F vs 81.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Manchester, NH | Savannah, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.2⚠ High | 95.6 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $304,700 | $203,300 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,362⚠ High | $1,216 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $74,040 ✓ Higher | $54,748 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.2 min | 20.5 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 10.5% ✓ Higher | 8.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 84 | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 88 | 5 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 78 | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (100) | B+ (106) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 11.9:1 ✓ Smaller | 13.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.3% ✓ Higher | 31.1% |
| High School or Higher | 88.3% | 90.0% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Manchester School District | Savannah-Chatham County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.7°F | 61.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 81.1°F | 92.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.5" ✓ Drier | 52.0" |
| Annual Snowfall | 52.8" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 115,037 | 147,583 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.0 ✓ Older | 33.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.2% ✓ Higher | 45.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | 20.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.4% | 14.7% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Manchester's cost of living index is 104.2 vs Savannah's 95.6 (US average = 100).
Savannah is 9% less expensive overall.
Based on the 21 decided categories above, Savannah leads 13 of 21 categories. Manchester 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 Manchester to Savannah or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($304,700 vs $203,300 median home), income ($74,040 vs $54,748), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Manchester, NH and Savannah, GA are about 926 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.