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CHATTANOOGA vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
24.2%
more expensive
than Chattanooga, Tennessee.
You would need a salary of
$136,578
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Chicago
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Chattanooga, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
24.2% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Taxes Considered
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Food
0.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
52.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.3% lower
Commute
71.2% higher
Health
12.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
13.3% higher
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