Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 103.7% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $127,312 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Chattanooga, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.7% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  359.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  104.3% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher