Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Madison Heights, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison Heights, Michigan is 6.2% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $53,121 in Madison Heights, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison Heights, Michigan is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% more expensive in Madison Heights
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Madison Heights, MI
Compared to Chattanooga, Madison Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher