What is a pro or con of living in Chattanooga, Tennesseecompared to Independence, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 1% cheaper in Chattanooga.

What salary do I need to live in Chattanooga, Tennessee copmared to Independence, Kentucky?

A salary of $106,000 in Independence, Kentucky could decrease to $98,380 in Chattanooga, Tennessee (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

INDEPENDENCE vs. CHATTANOOGA
Cost of Living Comparison

Independence, Kentucky vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 7.2% cheaper than Independence, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $98,380 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Independence, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Independence, Kentucky

Independence, KY vs. Chattanooga, TN

Compared to Independence, Chattanooga is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% higher

Commute

22.4% lower

Health

7.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% higher

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Independence, Kentucky vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

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