Austin, Texas vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 33.2% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,130 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Austin, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower