Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Savannah, GA
VS
Worcester, MA
🏆 Savannah leads 11 of 19 categories
Savannah
Georgia
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
95.6 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$54,748
Violent Crime Index
5
Population
147,583
Worcester
Massachusetts
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$63,011 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
4 ✓ Safer
Population
204,191 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Savannah, GA
Pros
Homes cost $102k less ($203,300 vs $305,600)
Violent crime is well below the national average (20.3 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 61°F vs 32°F
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Worcester
Rent averages $96/mo less ($1,216 vs $1,312)
Cons
Median income trails Worcester by $8,263/yr
Worcester, MA
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (16.5 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $8,263 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.6 pts lower (6.6%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 92°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $305,600
Cost of living runs 8% higher than Savannah
Snowy winters — about 73" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Savannah
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 95.6 vs 103.8 (100 = US avg)
Savannah
Median Home Value
$102k less
$203,300 vs $305,600
Savannah
Summer Heat
12.5°F warmer
July avg high 92.3°F vs 79.8°F
Worcester
Median Income
$8,263
$63,011 vs $54,748/yr
Worcester
Unemployment
0.6 pp lower
6.6% vs 7.2% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Savannah, GA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 95.6 ✓ Cheaper | 103.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $203,300 ✓ Lower | $305,600⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,216 ✓ Lower | $1,312 |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $54,748 | $63,011 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2%⚠ High | 6.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 20.5 min ✓ Shorter | 24.4 min |
| Work From Home % | 8.9% | 9.9% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | — | — |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 5 | 4 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | — | — |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (106) | B+ (106) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 31.1% | 33.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 90.0% ✓ Higher | 85.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Savannah-Chatham County | Worcester |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 61.4°F ✓ Warmer | 32.3°F |
| Avg High — July | 92.3°F ✓ Warmer | 79.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 52.0" | 48.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 72.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 147,583 | 204,191 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 33.5 | 34.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.9% ✓ Higher | 42.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% ✓ More | 19.5% |
| Over 65 | 14.7% ✓ More | 13.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Savannah's cost of living index is 95.6 vs Worcester's 103.8 (US average = 100).
Savannah is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 19 decided categories above, Savannah leads 11 of 19 categories. Savannah wins 11 and Worcester wins 8. 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 Savannah to Worcester or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($203,300 vs $305,600 median home), income ($54,748 vs $63,011), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Savannah, GA and Worcester, MA are about 876 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.