Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 31.5% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $44,517 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Alpharetta, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower