Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 40.6% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $119,491 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Chattanooga, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher