Wilmette, Illinois vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 44.5% cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $27,742 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Wilmette, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower