Cary, Illinois vs. Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chattanooga, Tennessee is 17.3% cheaper than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,485 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chattanooga, Tennessee is cheaper than Cary, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Chattanooga
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs. Chattanooga, TN
Compared to Cary, Chattanooga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower