Columbus, Mississippi vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 16.6% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $58,288 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in Chattanooga
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Columbus, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower