Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Portage, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portage, Indiana is 8.9% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $54,451 in Portage, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage, Indiana is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% more expensive in Portage
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Portage, IN
Compared to Chattanooga, Portage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher