01 · the cities
Naples
Naples brings wealthy retirees to the Gulf coast for genuinely some of the prettiest beaches in Florida, and the sunsets at the pier are a community ritual (everyone gathers, no one talks). The downtown along Fifth Avenue is pastel and breezy. Mercato has the upscale restaurants. The Everglades' western edge starts just south of town. Affluent, sunny, and quieter than the east-coast Florida cities.
full dispatch→Savannah
Savannah is 22 oak-shaded squares draped in Spanish moss, ghost tours by candlelight, and shrimp and grits so good they should be regulated. The historic district is a working film set that just happens to be a real city, kept lively by SCAD students keeping the cafes weird. To-go cups of cocktails are legal in the historic district, which tells you exactly how the city wants you to spend a Saturday. The oldest art museum in the South is here too, in case you need a culture alibi.
full dispatch→02 · the money
Median rent
Median rent
$2,719/mo
$1,770/mo
$949/mo less than Naples (54%)
Median home price
Median home price
$679k
$349k
$330k less than Naples
State income tax
State income tax
0%
5.5%
Gross left after rent
Gross left after rent
$5,614/mo
$6,106/mo
Savannah has $492/mo more gross after rent at $100k
Gross left after rent reflects state income tax but not federal, based on $100k salary. Enter your salary to find your ideal city.
03 · the weather
Pleasant days/yr
Pleasant days/yr
261 days
209 days
52 fewer than Naples
Extreme heat days
Extreme heat days
0 days
19 days
days above 95°F per year
Extreme cold days
Extreme cold days
0 days
0 days
days below 20°F per year
Savannah has 19 more days above 95°F each year than Naples.
04 · the life
OutdoorScore
OutdoorScore
58 / 100
52 / 100
6.0 pts behind Naples
Nonstop flights
Nonstop flights
34 routes
13 routes
21 fewer direct routes than Naples
Metro size
Metro size
404k metro
425k metro
the verdict
5
Naples
categories won
3
Savannah
categories won
Naples wins on weather and lifestyle. Savannah has the edge on money.
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