What is a pro or con of living in Chattanooga, Tennesseecompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Childcare is 22% cheaper in Chattanooga.

What salary do I need to live in Chattanooga, Tennessee copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $36,160 in Allentown, Pennsylvania could decrease to $33,633 in Chattanooga, Tennessee (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALLENTOWN vs. CHATTANOOGA
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 7.0% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $33,633 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
22% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Chattanooga, TN

Compared to Allentown, Chattanooga is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.0% lower

Commute

19.4% lower

Health

2.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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