Ashland, Kentucky vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 17.4% more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $137,320 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Chattanooga
than in Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, KY vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Ashland, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower