Boston, Massachusetts vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 43.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $28,194 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Boston, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% lower
      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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% lower