What is a pro or con of living in Chattanooga, Tennesseecompared to Birmingham, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 169% more expensive in Chattanooga.

What salary do I need to live in Chattanooga, Tennessee copmared to Birmingham, Alabama?

A salary of $13,000 in Birmingham, Alabama should increase to $14,855 in Chattanooga, Tennessee (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Birmingham, Alabama vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 14.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $14,855 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Chattanooga
than in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham, AL vs. Chattanooga, TN

Compared to Birmingham, Chattanooga is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.3% higher

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Renter

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

129.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.9% lower

Commute

8.5% lower

Health

18.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Birmingham, Alabama vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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Birmingham, AL vs. Chattanooga, TN

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