Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 4.9% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $52,428 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
23% more expensive in Huntsville
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Chattanooga, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher