Side by side

Raleigh vs Savannah

Raleigh wins on more metrics — 3–1 on the 8 core metrics we track. Detail below.

Metric

Raleigh

Savannah

Cost of living

B vs A: -10%

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Rent · 1BR center

B vs A: -4%

$1,400

$1,350

Effective tax (remote)

B vs A: ≈ same

23%

Healthcare

B vs A: -16%

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Safety

B vs A: -22%

72✓

Internet

B vs A: -28%

250✓

180

Climate

B vs A: ≈ same

Freedom

B vs A: ≈ same

Research Triangle anchor with affordable suburbs, strong public schools, and a fast-growing biotech and tech base.

Spanish-moss charm and walkable historic squares with one of the lowest costs of living of any coastal US city.