Wheaton, Illinois vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 24.0% cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,011 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheaton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Wheaton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Wheaton, Illinois
Wheaton, IL vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Wheaton, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower