Taos, New Mexico vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 10.5% cheaper than Taos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $44,772 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Taos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Taos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Taos, New Mexico
Taos, NM vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Taos, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher