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Savannah, Ga.
	Population: 128,500
	State sales tax: 4 percent
	State income tax: 1 percent to 6 percent
	Climate: Mild year-round climate

Overview
Savannah is an old town full of American history and Southern charm. It's not hard to see why the area has been romanticized and written about so often in American literature. Architecturally, it is a prime example of classic, old world, picturesque Southern life. Besides its pleasant, warm weather, life in Savannah features riverboats, scenic golfing, and even the odd ghost tour. Savannah residents enjoy their city's distinct local customs and take pride in its history. Below are the prices you can expect to pay for various goods and services in Savannah.

Photos courtesy of Savannah Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Goods & services	Cost	Goods & services	Cost
Home price	$267,473.00	Wine	$7.03
Apt. rent	$720.00	Ibuprofen	$5.20
All electrical	$185.00	Bowling	$4.83
Lipitor	$134.96	Coffee	$3.19
Dentist visit	$62.37	Orange juice	$3.18
Washer repair	$54.93	Cereal	$2.99
Beauty salon	$37.66	Hamburger sandwich	$2.38
Veterinary services	$36.48	Ground beef	$1.98
Phone	$29.17	Frozen meal	$2.09
Women's slacks	$30.58	Potato chips	$1.71
Men's shirt	$24.34	Half gallon milk	$2.05
Haircut	$12.87	Toothpaste	$2.38
Pizza	$10.28	Bread	$1.32
Tire balance	$8.21	Dozen eggs	$1.52
T-bone steak	$8.54	Tuna	$0.63
Beer	$8.57	Bananas	$0.49
Movie	$7.88
Data source: ACCRA www.costofliving.org Prices are current as of September and are subject to change.

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