State protections, taxes, prices, climate and community for two places that appeal to the same kind of retiree. Figures with a source link to it; state law and tax data are sourced on the states page.
| Savannah | Rehoboth Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Home price | $322,239 Typical home value (Zillow) | $796,302 Typical home value (Zillow) |
| State housing law | No statewide law | Explicit state law |
| Public accommodations | No statewide law | Explicit state law |
| LTC protections | no | yes |
| State income tax | flat mid | graduated mid |
| Local ordinance | yes (source) | yes (source) |
| Governor | Brian P. Kemp (Republican) | Matt Meyer (Democratic) |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 40° (source) | 88° / 30° (source) |
| Airport | SAV — Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, ~7 mi from downtown (source) | — |
| Pride | Savannah Pride Festival (Oct) (source) | Rehoboth Beach Pride (Jul) (source) |
| LGBTQ+ district | — | Baltimore Avenue (source) |
| Cost of living index (100 = US avg) | 90.2 (source) | 108.1 (source) |
| Walk Score | 44 (source) | 76 (source) |
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