Savannah, GA vs Troy, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Savannah
68.9
#1275 nationally
Troy
71.8
#959 nationally
Troy leads in walk score (52 vs 38). Troy leads in median household income ($54,837 vs $50,547). Savannah leads in cost of living index (97 vs 102).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Savannah, GA | Troy, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1275) | 71.8 (#959) |
| Population | 150,396 | 50,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,155 | $303,151 |
| Median Household Income | $50,547 | $54,837 |
| Average Commute | 22.1 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 52 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.9 |
| School Rating | 5.1 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.0 | D+25.8 |
D+
68.9 Score
Savannah, GA
Southern hospitality meets coastal beauty
Median Home
$325,155
Population
150,396
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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C-
71.8 Score
Troy, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$303,151
Population
50,607
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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