Sacramento, California vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 28.9% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $81,094 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Sacramento, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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