Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 16.8% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $145,954 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Dallas
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Chattanooga, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  44.7% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher