Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 109.4% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $119,338 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Irvine
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Chattanooga, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.4% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  476.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher