Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 13.9% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $46,688 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Madison
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Madison, AL
Compared to Chattanooga, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher