Columbia, Maryland vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 26.9% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $93,593 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Columbia, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% lower
      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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower