Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Petal, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Petal, Mississippi is 6.4% cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $70,231 in Petal, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Petal, Mississippi is cheaper than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Petal
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Petal, MS
Compared to Chattanooga, Petal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower