Rainbow City, Alabama vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 0.6% more expensive than Rainbow City, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $50,291 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Rainbow City, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is more expensive than Rainbow City, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Chattanooga
than in Rainbow City, Alabama
Rainbow City, AL vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Rainbow City, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower