Charleston, South Carolina vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 21.2% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $196,949 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Charleston, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower