Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 6.5% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $90,503 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% more expensive in Springfield
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Chattanooga, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher