Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 86.8% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $107,422 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Arlington
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Chattanooga, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.8% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  354.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% higher