Columbia, South Carolina vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 2.4% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,899 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Chattanooga
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Columbia, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower