Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 7.1% cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $69,711 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Decatur
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Chattanooga, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower