What is a pro or con of living in Independence, Kentuckycompared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 1% more expensive in Independence.

What salary do I need to live in Independence, Kentucky copmared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee should increase to $53,873 in Independence, Kentucky (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHATTANOOGA vs. INDEPENDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Independence, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Kentucky is 7.7% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $53,873 in Independence, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Independence, Kentucky is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Independence
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN vs. Independence, KY

Compared to Chattanooga, Independence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

23.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

28.9% higher

Health

8.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% lower

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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Independence, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chattanooga, TN vs. Independence, KY

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