Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 11.7% cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $15,898 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Columbus
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Chattanooga, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower