Moving from Savannah, GA to Tulsa, OK

Relocating 1024 mi from Savannah to Tulsa is a 18h 22m drive through 6 state(s). At long-haul distance the move touches nearly every household line item — rent or mortgage, utilities, tax withholding, climate load. This page sets the two cities side by side on each data layer.

1024 mi · 18h 22m by car · OK → AR → TN → MS → AL → GA

COL -6.3% Home values -33.4% Δ -6.2°F annual Δ +8.7" snow

Distance & route

Driving
1024 mi
Drive time
18h 22m
States
6
Fuel (25 mpg)
41 gal
Route throughOK → AR → TN → MS → AL → GA
Primary highwaysI 40, US 78, I 16
Major cities en routeBroken Arrow, Little Rock, Memphis, Birmingham, South Fulton

Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.

Cost of living

SavannahTulsaU.S. avg
All items (RPP)95.20689.214100.0
Rents88.60373.856100.0
Goods96.26993.778100.0
Services86.01268.235100.0

Moderate COL drop: 6.3% cheaper overall in Tulsa than Savannah on the 2024 BEA RPP.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level · MSA-level); 2024.

Housing prices

Savannah — typical home
$326,509
Tulsa — typical home
$217,450
Savannah — typical rent
$1,745/mo
Tulsa — typical rent
$1,229/mo

6.3% drop on the typical home value — a meaningful shift in monthly mortgage math.

YoY change: Savannah -3.5%, Tulsa +2.9%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.

Climate

1991–2020 normalsSavannahTulsa
Annual avg temperature68°F61°F
January avg low40°F28°F
July avg high92°F94°F
Annual snowfall0.0"8.7"
Annual precipitation48.1"41.0"

Expect 6.2°F colder year-round on the NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

Light snow year: Tulsa gets around 8.7 in annually.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (stations: SAVANNAH INTL AP, GA US, TULSA INTL AP, OK US).

Demographics

ACS 5-year 2023SavannahTulsa
Population147,546412,322
Median household income$56,782$58,407
Median age33.735.5
Bachelor's degree or higher20.6%20.8%
Avg household size2.522.41

No material income gap at the median: ACS 2023 puts both cities within 5%.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.

Jobs & wages

Savannah MSA — median wage
$43,490
Tulsa MSA — median wage
$43,140
Savannah MSA — employment
188,970
Tulsa MSA — employment
443,020

Top occupations in Tulsa MSA

OccupationEmploymentMedian wage
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 57,490 $39,200
Sales and Related Occupations 42,230 $33,990
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 42,030 $26,730
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 40,710 $36,500
Production Occupations 33,610 $44,720

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Moving between Georgia and Oklahoma

Georgia income tax
5.39% top marginal
Oklahoma income tax
4.75% top marginal

State income-tax top marginal rates are from the Tax Foundation, updated annually. Check Oklahoma'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.

Winter driving along this route

  • I-40 through the Smokies and I-75 near Jellico Mountain can see chain requirements in winter storms.

State DOT 511 phone or web services provide real-time road conditions year-round.

Packing & arrival checklist

  • Air conditioning matters: July highs in Tulsa average 94°F on NOAA normals. If the new place has window-unit or no AC, plan that purchase for the first week.
  • Tornado season peaks April through June — identify a safe room or interior space in the new home on day one.
  • 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 Oklahoma after establishing residency.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to move from Savannah to Tulsa?

Moving companies usually charge 20–30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 1024 mi drive, weather on the route matters too — see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.

How far is Tulsa, OK from Savannah, GA?

The driving distance is 1024 mi and the route typically takes 18h 22m via I 40 and US 78. The trip crosses 6 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.

How does household income compare in Savannah vs Tulsa?

Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $58,407 in Tulsa vs $56,782 in Savannah — a 2.9% higher figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.

What is the climate difference between Savannah and Tulsa?

On NOAA 1991–2020 normals, annual average temperature is 61.3°F in Tulsa vs 67.5°F in Savannah (6.2°F colder). Annual snowfall: 8.7 in vs 0.0 in. Annual precipitation: 41.0 in vs 48.1 in.

How much do homes cost in Tulsa compared to Savannah?

Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $217,450 in Tulsa vs $326,509 in Savannah — a 33.4% lower figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.

Is Tulsa more expensive than Savannah?

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in Tulsa is 6.3% lower than Savannah (89.214 vs 95.206, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.

How does the job market in Tulsa compare to Savannah?

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show median wages of $43,140 in the Tulsa MSA vs $43,490 in the Savannah MSA, on total employment of 443,020 and 188,970 respectively. Top occupations on the destination side appear in the Jobs & wages section above.

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City profiles: Savannah, GA · Tulsa, OK.

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