Tacoma, Washington vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 26.7% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,653 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Tacoma, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower