Savannah Metro

The cost of living in Savannah is 7% lower than the national average. However, the price of rent will vary and depend on factors like the neighborhood, apartment size and type, amenities, etc. Historic District apartments often command premium rates, while communities in Port Wentworth and Pooler provide more moderate living costs.

Chatham Area Transit (CAT) serves the metro with bus routes throughout the city and surrounding areas. The Historic District and Midtown are particularly well connected by public transit. The city also offers free DOT shuttles, which connect residents to downtown destinations.

Savannah is known for its exceptional restaurant selections. Local favorites include The Grey—which occupies a 1938 art deco Greyhound bus terminal—and Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room for Southern comfort food. The Olde Pink House, famously set in a Colonial mansion, is also popular. For breakfast, locals enjoy Collin's Quarter.

In the city center, Starland District and Thomas Square attract young professionals with their artistic atmosphere, craft breweries, and contemporary apartments. While the suburbs are more popular among families, those who work in Downtown Savannah but wish to live outside the city should explore apartments in Pooler and Port Wentworth, which is just a short commute.

In the South Historic District of Savannah, Forsyth Park provides 30 acres of urban green space. For hikers, Skidaway Island State Park offers hiking trails. The Savannah Metro area also has numerous community parks, including Tom Triplett Park in Pooler. Beachgoers can soak up the hot Savannah sun on Tybee Island.

Many Greystar apartments in the Savannah area welcome pets, including Pilot & Park and Marion Lake. The area is also home to many dog-friendly parks like Mother Mathilda Beasley Dog Park and Bryan Bark Park in nearby Richmond Hill. Some restaurants with outdoor seating, particularly in the Historic District, will also allow leased pets.

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) brings an artsy culture to the city. Georgia Southern University's Armstrong Campus also contributes to the academic atmosphere, hosting cultural events year-round.

The suburbs of Savannah—like Pooler and Port Wentworth—are ideal for families, with great schools and a suburban atmosphere. The Islands—like Wilmington and Whitemarsh—also offer excellent schools through the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.

Savannah has many local boutiques and markets, like Red Clover and those at the River Street Market Place. Broughton Street features boutique shopping like The Paris Market. The Design District of Savannah is home to several antique shops, like V&J Duncan.

The Savannah area's nightlife lives in the heart of the city. Popular local spots include The Nest for rooftop views of downtown and Club 51 Degrees, a three-floor nightclub with themed events. For more refined venues, residents enjoy Rocks on the Roof at the Bohemian Hotel and Peacock Lounge. The Alley Cat Lounge's basement bar is also a hit among young professionals.