Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Johnson City, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnson City, Tennessee is 5.3% cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $35,032 in Johnson City, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnson City, Tennessee is cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Johnson City
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Johnson City, TN
Compared to Chattanooga, Johnson City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher