Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Gaston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gaston, South Carolina is 3.5% cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $48,266 in Gaston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gaston, South Carolina is cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Gaston
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Gaston, SC
Compared to Chattanooga, Gaston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher