Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 85.4% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $185,434 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in San Diego
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Chattanooga, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.4% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  330.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher