Moving from Davie, FL to Savannah, GA
It is a 462 mi drive, roughly 8h 36m, between Davie, FL and Savannah, GA. At mid-range distance you typically see real gaps open up on cost of living, home values, and climate — not just scenery. This page assembles the comparison from federal data sources and Zillow Research for a single-page view of the move.
462 mi · 8h 36m by car · GA → FL
Distance & route
| Route through | GA → FL |
|---|---|
| Primary highways | I 95, I 295, FL 9B |
| Major cities en route | Jacksonville, Orlando, Palm Bay, Port St Lucie, West Palm Beach |
Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.
Cost of living
| Davie | Savannah | U.S. avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items (RPP) | 114.155 | 95.206 | 100.0 |
| Rents | 97.235 | 88.603 | 100.0 |
| Goods | 103.556 | 96.269 | 100.0 |
| Services | 155.551 | 86.012 | 100.0 |
Expect about 16.6% lower overall cost of living — BEA RPP 2024 has Savannah at 95.206 vs Davie at 114.155.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level · MSA-level); 2024.
Housing prices
Expect roughly 16.6% lower home prices — ZHVI goes from $515,020 to $326,509 moving to Savannah.
YoY change: Davie -4.6%, Savannah -3.5%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.
Climate
| 1991–2020 normals | Davie | Savannah |
|---|---|---|
| Annual avg temperature | 76°F | 68°F |
| January avg low | 58°F | 40°F |
| July avg high | 90°F | 92°F |
| Annual snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| Annual precipitation | 68.8" | 48.1" |
Annual temperature drops 8.4°F moving to Savannah per NOAA normals.
Savannah gets essentially no annual snowfall on the NOAA 1991–2020 normals — winter gear can largely stay in storage.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (stations: FT LAUDERDALE, FL US, SAVANNAH INTL AP, GA US).
Demographics
| ACS 5-year 2023 | Davie | Savannah |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 106,412 | 147,546 |
| Median household income | $87,171 | $56,782 |
| Median age | 37.2 | 33.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 20.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.77 | 2.52 |
Savannah households earn about 16.6% less than Davie at the median — $87,171 → $56,782 on ACS 2023.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.
Jobs & wages
Top occupations in Savannah MSA
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 24,950 | $41,600 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 21,870 | $37,820 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 21,400 | $28,500 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 18,460 | $31,030 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 12,220 | $76,810 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Moving between Florida and Georgia
State income-tax top marginal rates are from the Tax Foundation, updated annually. Check Georgia's DMV for the current deadline to transfer driver license and vehicle registration after establishing residency. Consult a tax professional for your specific filing situation — state tax treatment depends on residency, sourcing, and reciprocity agreements.
Best time to move
Moving companies typically charge 20–30% more between Memorial Day and Labor Day (peak season). October through April offers the lowest rates and better mover availability.
To avoid mid-semester school transfers, most U.S. families schedule moves between mid-June and mid-August. Public school calendars typically run late August or early September through late May or early June.
Packing & arrival checklist
- Air conditioning matters: July highs in Savannah average 92°F on NOAA normals. If the new place has window-unit or no AC, plan that purchase for the first week.
- Tropical storms are possible August through October on the Atlantic coast.
- Arrange utility connection (power, internet, gas, water) two weeks ahead of move-in.
- Update mailing address with USPS change-of-address within the first week post-move.
- Register to vote in Georgia after establishing residency.
Frequently asked
How much do homes cost in Savannah compared to Davie?
Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $326,509 in Savannah vs $515,020 in Davie — a 36.6% lower figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.
How far is Savannah, GA from Davie, FL?
The driving distance is 462 mi and the route typically takes 8h 36m via I 95 and I 295. The trip crosses 2 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.
What is the climate difference between Davie and Savannah?
On NOAA 1991–2020 normals, annual average temperature is 67.5°F in Savannah vs 75.9°F in Davie (8.4°F colder). Annual snowfall: 0.0 in vs 0.0 in. Annual precipitation: 48.1 in vs 68.8 in.
When is the best time to move from Davie to Savannah?
Moving companies usually charge 20–30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 462 mi drive, weather on the route matters too — see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.
Is Savannah more expensive than Davie?
Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in Savannah is 16.6% lower than Davie (95.206 vs 114.155, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.
How does household income compare in Davie vs Savannah?
Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $56,782 in Savannah vs $87,171 in Davie — a 34.9% lower figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.
How does the job market in Savannah compare to Davie?
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show median wages of $43,490 in the Savannah MSA vs $46,510 in the Davie MSA, on total employment of 188,970 and 2,721,490 respectively. Top occupations on the destination side appear in the Jobs & wages section above.
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City profiles: Davie, FL · Savannah, GA.