Chicago, Illinois vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 19.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,324 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Chicago, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
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  Personal
  11.7% lower
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