Portland, Maine vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 22.7% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $386,506 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Portland, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower