Anchorage, Alaska vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 25.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,793 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Anchorage, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% lower